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3576
Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. Gold Tremissis (1.51 g) minted at Ravenna
. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Maurice
Tiberius.
Reverse:
Victory advancing right with head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; in lower right field, star. D.O. 287; S. 592.
Rare
. Beautifully struck.
Superb Extremely Fine
.
If you want just one coin to represent this now Italian mint, this example is near perfection.
Estimated Value .....................................................................................................................................................................$800 - 900
3577
Phocas. Gold Solidus (4.4 g), 602-610.
Constantinople,
609/10. d N N FOCAS P?RP AVI, crowned and cuirassed bust of
Phocas facing, holding globus cruciger.
Reverse:
VICTORIA AV
?
Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and staff sur-
mounted by christogram; I CONOB. DOC 10j; MIBE 11; SB 620.
Nearly Extremely Fine
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $400 - 500
3578
Phocas. Gold Solidus (4.4 g), 602-610.
Constantinople,
609/10. dN N FOCAS PERP AVI, crowned and cuirassed bust of
Phocas facing, holding globus cruciger.
Reverse
: VICTORIA
AV
X
, Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and staff
surmounted by christogram; I CONOB. DOC 10j; MIBE 11; SB
620.
Very Fine
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $300 - 350
3579
Heraclius, 610-641. Gold Solidus (4.36 g) minted at
Constantinople, c. 610-613
. Helmeted, cuirassed and
draped bust facing of Heraclius, holding cross.
Reverse:
Cross
potent on three steps. D.O. 3; S. 731. Scarce.
Extremely Fine
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $600 - 700
