Maurice, Copper, Pentanummium, Carthage, 587/588
Obverse
Bust of Maurice facing left wearing diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum.
DN[V]-RICIP
Exergue
[IN]DS
Reverse
Palm tree with N in left field, M in right field, and V below.
Obverse
Bust of Maurice facing left wearing diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum.
DN[V]-RICIP
Exergue
[IN]DS
Reverse
Palm tree with N in left field, M in right field, and V below.
| Accession number | BZC.1969.29 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 1:361, no. (256) |
| Ruler | Maurice |
| Date of Reign | 582–602 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Pentanummium |
| Mint | Carthage |
| Date | 587/588 |
| Diameter | 13.0 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Purchased from L. L. Berkler Associates, Washington, DC, 18 July 1969
Commentary
DOC 1:361, no. (256), cites Wroth (BMC, no. 246), with a variant in break of inscription: V-RI instead of -VR.
MIBEC 168, no. 131.