Phocas AU Solidus – VICTORIA AVGΔ (Constantinople Mint)

Byzantine Gold Solidus of Phocas

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 Δ (officina letter), Victory or angel standing facing, holding P-headed cross and cross on globe; mintmark CONOB.

609 – 610 AD. · Constantinople Mint · SB 620

4.5g · 22mm

The 4th officina appears to be the scarcest for this issue.