Byzantine Gold Solidus (AD 602-610) Constantinople mint Sports Clear signature at head of

Clear signature at head of page

is included

There is also a small water stain to the lower edge

date below

Superb unmounted mint example and RARE

Byzantine Gold Solidus (AD 602-610) Constantinople mint Sports Clear signature at head ofObv. Draped and cuirassed bust facing, wearing crown and holding globus cruciger., 'dNN FOCAS PERP AV. Rev. Angel standing facing holding long rho headed cross and globus cruciger, 'VICTORIA AVGU E', 'CONOB' in exergue 21 mm, 4. 49g. EF Extremely Fine or better, considerable amounts of original mint lustre Following an army rebellion against the emperor Maurice in 602, Focas was sent to Constantinople as spokesman. There he took advantage of revolts