Byzantine Empire, Phocas AV Solidus Constantinople Mint, 602-610 AD, Choice AU (Luster!) Fr. 2201-H This is an evenly worn

This is an evenly worn specimen with an overdate that remains easily visible

George W Randolph at right

Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Pius Augustus ~ 32nd Emperor of the Roman Empire

This near mint specimen was recently purchased over the counter at a decent price and I like to try to pass that savings along to customers whenever possible

0393 oz ASW Description Obverse Facing eagle

Byzantine Empire, Phocas AV Solidus Constantinople Mint, 602-610 AD, Choice AU (Luster!) Fr. 2201-H This is an evenly wornPhocas. AD 602 610. AV Solidus, 4. 48 gm. Constantinople mint. Obv: DN FOCAS PERP AVG (the D has a long upper serif to the left), draped and cuirassed facing bust, wearing crown without pendilia, holding cross on globe. Rev: VICTORIA AVGU and officina letter, angel standing facing, holding P headed cross and cross on globe; mintmark CONOB. DOC II 10e; MIB II 9; SB 620. Phocas (Latin: Flavius Phocas Augustus; Greek: , Phokas; 547 5 October 610) was