CNG 100, Lot: 1991. Estimate $1500. Sold for $4000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Phocas. 602-610. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.37 g, 6h). Light weight issue of 23 siliquae. Constantinople mint, 9th officina. Struck 603. Crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger / Angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; star to right; Θ//CONOB. DOC –; MIBE 13b; SB 624A. Near EF, short scratch and traces of die rust on obverse. Rare variety of crown with pendilia. This officina unlisted for this issue. Extremely rare.