Lot 950
Phocas. 602-610. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.49 g, 7h). Consular issue. Constantinople mint, 5th officina. Struck December 603-604. Near EF.
Sold
$1,000
Est.
$500
Starting Bid: $300
Live Auction
CNG Feature Auction 126
Live bidding began May 28, 2024 at 9:00 AM EDT
Description
Phocas. 602-610. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.49 g, 7h). Consular issue. Constantinople mint, 5th officina. Struck December 603-604. Crowned facing bust, wearing consular robes, holding mappa and cross / Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; Є//CONOB. DOC 4 var. (unlisted officina); MIBE 2; SB 623. Lightly toned with some luster, die rust, some doubling, thin scrape, a few light scratches and minor marks. Near EF.

From the Family of Constantine Collection, assembled with guidance by Roland Michel, Geneva. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 11 (29 April 1998), lot 581 (since conserved).


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 126 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 28-29 May 2024. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 29 May at 9 AM ET.

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