Triton XVI, Lot: 1250. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Phocas. 602-610. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.42 g, 7h). Thessalonica mint. Dated IY 8 (AD 604/5). Dm N FOCA Є PERP AVC, crowned, draped, an cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger / VICTORI AVCC H (date), Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and staff surmounted by staurogram; CONOB. DOC -; MIBE 3; SB 617A (Constantinople). EF, lustrous and well centered, Arabic graffiti on reverse.