Lot 758

Description

Maurice Tiberius, (A.D.582-602), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, (4.40 grams), Officina E, obv. crowned, draped and cuirassed bust of Maurice Tiberius facing, of broad aspect, holding globe surmounted by cross and shield, D N MAVRIC TIbER PP AV around, rev. VICTORI A AVCCE, around, CONOB in exergue, Angel standing facing holding long staff surmounted by P with cross, and cross on globe, (S.477, DOC. [4], To.-, R.-, BMC -). With full broad flan, some weakness in centre, otherwise good very fine, this officina previously not noted, excessively rare.