| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 198 | Silver | Auction date: 25 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 312 Price realized: 2,000 EUR (Approx. 2,162 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Philippicus (Bardanes) AD 711-713. Constantinople. 5th officina Solidus AV 20 mm, 4,42 g Constantinople, 5th officina. D N FILЄPICЧS-MЧL-TЧS AN, bust of Philippicus facing, wearing loros and crown surmounted by cross, globus cruciger in right hand, scipio aquila surmounted by cross in left / VICTORIA-AVϚЧ IЄ, cross potent set on three steps; CONOB in exergue. Sear 1447. Expressive Portrait, minor edge marks, otherwise, Mint State. Sear 1447. Philippicus Bardanes, who reigned as Byzantine Emperor from 711 to 713, is a figure known for his brief and tumultuous tenure on the throne. His reign is notably marked by the issuance of solidus coinage, a continuation of the Byzantine Empire's long-standing tradition of minting gold coins that served as the backbone of its economy. The solidi minted under Philippicus Bardanes are distinguished by their iconography, which often featured the emperor's portrait, symbolizing his authority and divine right to rule. These coins not only facilitated commercial transactions within and beyond the empire's borders but also served as a medium for the emperor to project his image and reinforce his legitimacy as ruler. Despite the short duration of his reign, the solidi issued by Philippicus Bardanes contribute to our understanding of Byzantine numismatics and the socio-political context of his era. They reflect the ongoing importance of solidus coinage in maintaining economic stability and continuity in imperial representation, even during periods of political upheaval and rapid turnover in leadership Starting price: 2000 EUR |  |
