Tiberios II Constantine, Gold, Solidus, Rome, 578-582
Obverse
Frontal bust of Tiberios II Constantine wearing cuirass and crown with cross and pendilia. Globus cruciger in right hand, shield with horseman device on left shoulder.
TICONS-TNTPPΛV
Reverse
Cross potent on four steps.
VICTORI-VCCΔ
Exergue
CONOB
Obverse
Frontal bust of Tiberios II Constantine wearing cuirass and crown with cross and pendilia. Globus cruciger in right hand, shield with horseman device on left shoulder.
TICONS-TNTPPΛV
Reverse
Cross potent on four steps.
VICTORI-VCCΔ
Exergue
CONOB
| Accession number | BZC.2002.11 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Tiberios II Constantine |
| Date of Reign | 578–582 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Solidus |
| Mint | Rome |
| Date | 578 – 582 |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.26 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From A. H. Baldwin’s Selection, 6 September 2002
Commentary
Hahn (MIB 3:71 and MIBEC 38–39) interprets Δ as regnal year 4, based on the Sermide hoard (see M. D. O’Hara, “A Sixth Century Hoard of Solidi of the Fabric of the Mint of Ravenna”).
MIB 2:104, no. 15 (attributed to Ravenna).
MIB 3:71, no. 15.4, plate 56.
MIBEC 117, nos. NN14 and NNN14 (attributed to Rome).