Tiberios III, Gold, Solidus, Constantinople, 698-705
Obverse
Frontal bust of Tiberios III,with close beard, wearing cuirass and crown with cross on circlet. Spear held before body in right hand, shield with horseman device on left shoulder.
DIERI-SPE-V
Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps.
VICTOR[I]-VS
Exergue
CONOB
Obverse
Frontal bust of Tiberios III,with close beard, wearing cuirass and crown with cross on circlet. Spear held before body in right hand, shield with horseman device on left shoulder.
DIERI-SPE-V
Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps.
VICTOR[I]-VS
Exergue
CONOB
| Accession number | BZC.1969.3 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 2.2:626, no. 1e |
| Ruler | Tiberios III |
| Date of Reign | 698–705 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Solidus |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 698 – 705 |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.24 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Purchased from J. Vinchon, 9 January 1969
Commentary
This coin has been clipped. It was purchased as an Italian issue, which is suggested by the surface and the clipping, but on reconsideration, Grierson felt the coin must be from Constantinople.
MIB 3:269, no. 1.