Philippicus (Bardanes), 711-713. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.34 g,

Philippicus (Bardanes), 711-713. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.34 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. d N FILЄPICЧS MЧLTЧS AN Crowned bust of Philippicus facing, wearing loros and holding globus cruciger in his right hand and eagle-tipped scepter in his left. Rev. VICTORIA AVSЧ Θ / CONOB Cross potent on base and three steps. DOC 1i. MIB 1. SB 1447. A beautiful piece, well struck and with splendid fine portrait. Slightly clipped and with light doubling on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.


From a European collection, formed before 2005.