Lot 3615

Description

Maurice Tiberius, (582-602), AE 22, four Pentanummia or half follis, (5.56 g), Cherson mint, struck 570-578, obv. Imperial couple standing facing, cross between heads, both crowned and nimbate, around D N MAV RC PP AVG, rev. Large **D*; to left Theodosius standing facing, wearing nimbus crown and holding long staff, (S.611, DOC -, MIBE 160a-b, T.344-5). Earthen patination, nearly fine with weakness in places, rare.