Gemini III, January 9th, 2007



                  Lot # 496 - Auction is closed.Estimate: US$400 / Price 
                  Realized: US$325 
                  Phocas. Gold solidus 



             



            Phocas. (602-610 AD). Gold solidus (4.50 gm). Constantinople, c. 
            607-609 AD. Officina E=5. D N FOCAS PERP AV, draped, cuirassed bust 
            facing, wearing crown with pendilia and holding globus cruciger / 
            VICTORIA AVGG E, angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by 
            Christogram and globus cruciger, CONOB in exergue. Berk 101. MIB 9. 
            Sear 620. Mint state. 




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  ... Lot 496 sold for high bid of $325 [ $373.75, or approx 288.90875 EUR, 190.6125 GBP including the 15% buyers fee.] 


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