Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1827. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
2005. PHOCAS. 602-610 AD. AV Solidus (4.43 gm, 
6h). Carthage mint. Dated IY 6 (602/3 AD). 
Bidding Closed Estimate $500 

PHOCAS. 602-610 AD. AV Solidus (4.43 gm, 6h). 
Carthage mint. Dated IY 6 (602/3 AD). Crowned 
facing bust, in consular garb, holding mappa and 
cross; AV N S / Angel standing facing, holding 
staff surmounted by Christogram and globus 
cruciger; S/CONOB. DOC II 107 var. (IY 7); MIB II 
31; SB 680. VF, slightly warped flan, mount marks. 
Rare first year of issue Carthage solidus. ($500)

Most of the known examples of the rare Carthage 
consular bust solidi are mounted. They were 
probably intended as presentation pieces connected 
to the coronation ceremony of Phocas.

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High bid of $425, $488.75 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €344.25, £233.75, C$531.25, A$552.5, on June 8, 2005.

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