Maurice, Gold, Solidus, Carthage, 584/585
Obverse
Frontal bust of Maurice with plumed helmet, cuirass, and paludamentum. Globus cruciger in right hand.
ONΥRIC - ΤIPPN
Obverse
Frontal bust of Maurice with plumed helmet, cuirass, and paludamentum. Globus cruciger in right hand.
ONΥRIC - ΤIPPN
Reverse
Angel standing and holding long cross with staurogram () on top in right hand and globus cruciger in left hand.
VICTORI - VCC
Exergue
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Accession number | BZC.2015.011 |
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Ruler | Maurice |
Date of Reign | 582–602 |
Metal | Gold |
Denomination | Solidus |
Mint | Carthage |
Date | 584/585 |
Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Weight | 4.42 g |
Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Elsen sale 125, June 13 2015, no. 540, from the Henri Pottier collection
Commentary
MIBEC 137, no. 25a.