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Solidus of Maurice Tiberius, Constantinople

Solidus of Maurice Tiberius, Constantinople

r. 582 - 602

Maurice Tiberius

Byzantine

Obv.: Bust of Maurice facing, wearing cuirass, paludamentum and helmet with plume, diadem and pendilia. In right hand he holds the globe cruciger, over left shoulder fold of paludamentum. Rev.: Angel standing, facing, holding a long staff in r. hand surmounted by X P, and the globe cruciger in left.

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

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