TYPE Byzantine Empire, Philippicus (711-3 AD), bronze follis, Constantinople mint, struck 712/3, 3.31g DESCRIPTION . Obv: Facing bust of Philippicus in loros, holding gl. cr. and eagle-tipped scepter, traces of legend Rev: Denomination (M = 40), flanked by ANNO and regnal year 2 (with tick marks above and below), mintmark CON in ex. REFERENCE: SB 1455, DO 10 GRADING: F+, rough darker patina, very rare ORDER INFO: B2774, $345 One of several Byzantine emperors of Armenian origin, Philippicus was instrumental in the overthrow of Justinian II following the reign of terror that characterized the latter's second rule. However, unorthodox religious views and foreign policy setbacks led to his rather quick deposition in turn. Present specimen is ex-Hunt (#218) and Fehlhaber collections.