711 AD - 713
AD |
Solidus / Σόλιδος 17 | SHH 1810 |
Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference |
3.95 g 17.4-18.5 mm 6:00
o'clock EF Facing busts of Philippicus Bardanes with short beard holding globus cruciger in right hand, and eagle-tipped sceptre in left; D N FILE[PICЧS AVΓ] clockwise around. Cross potent on three steps; VICTOR[IA] / AVSЧ * clockwise around; CONOB in exergue. Mint of Syracusae. BMC 9 (Roma); Dumbarton Oaks II/2 15/16; Ratto ---; Sear Byzantine 1458 |