Philippicus (Bardanes). 711-713. AV Solidus (18.5mm, 4.23 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. EF.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2 Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 2 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Philippicus (Bardanes). 711-713. AV Solidus (18.5mm, 4.23 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Crowned facing bust, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger and eagle-tipped scepter / Cross potent set on three steps; I//CONOB. DOC 1j var. (obv. legend); MIB 1 var. (same); SB 1447. Toned and lustrous, trace obverse die rust, lightly clipped. EF. An interesting variety with Philippicus’ name spelled with two P’s instead of the more commonly found spelling with just one. |