PHILIPPICUS. 711-713 AD. AV Solidus (4.43 gm). Constantinople mint. D N 
      FILEPICUS MUL-[TUS AN], crowned bust, holding globus cruciger and 
      eagle-tipped sceptre / VICTORIA AVSU, cross potent on steps; I/CONOB. DOC 
      II 1j; MIB 1; BN 4-5; SB 1447. EF. [See color plate 15] ($2000) From the 
      Jürgen K. Schmidt Collection. Philippicus was of Pergamene extraction, but 
      his support of religious and military factions favoring the Armenians 
      suggests some Armenian influence in his background.


Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 2287.
 
 Lot sold for $1700, plus buyers fees.

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