582 AD - 602
AD |
Solidus / Σόλιδος AV 21 |
SHH 3408 |
Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference |
4.33 g 20.6-21.6 mm 6:00
o'clock EF Draped and cuirassed bust of Mauricius Tiberius facing, wearing plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger; D N mAVRC / TIb PP AVG clokwise around. Victoria standing facing holding long staff surmounted by +P, and globus cruciger; VICTOR[I] / A AVG G Δ (officina Δ) clokwise around; CONOB in exergue. Characteristic for the Antiochia mint is the shorter and broader bust. BMC 3 (Constantinopolis); Dumbarton Oaks I 149b; Ratto 1013/1015 officina variant; Sear Byzantine 524 |