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
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.
VICTORI-VEC
Exergue
CONOB
Accession number | BZC.1969.4 |
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Ruler | Tiberios III |
Date of Reign | 698–705 |
Metal | Gold |
Denomination | Solidus |
Mint | Constantinople |
Date | 698 – 705 |
Diameter | 19.0 mm |
Weight | 4.43 g |
Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Glendining Sale, 27 November 1968, lot 29
Commentary
As DOC 2.2:627, no. (2c) (cited from Wroth and Tolstoi).
MIB 3:269, no. 3 (citing this coin as DO [n.a.]).