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Solidus of Tiberius III, Constantinople

Solidus of Tiberius III, Constantinople

r. 698 - 705

Tiberius III

Byzantine

Obv.: Bust if Tiberius III facing, with close beard, wearing cuirass and crown with cross on cir circlet. In r. hand, spear held in front of body; on l. shoulder, shield with horseman spearing enemy device. Rev.: Cross on base and three steps.

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

Coins