Maurice, Silver, Light Half Siliqua, Carthage, 602
Obverse
Frontal bust of Maurice with plumed helmet. Costume obscure, but consular robes appear on other specimens.
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Reverse
Cross potent on three steps with in left field and Ω in right field, all within dotted border and wreath.
Obverse
Frontal bust of Maurice with plumed helmet. Costume obscure, but consular robes appear on other specimens.
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Reverse
Cross potent on three steps with in left field and Ω in right field, all within dotted border and wreath.
| Accession number | BZC.2002.12 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 1:356, no. (241) |
| Ruler | Maurice |
| Date of Reign | 582–602 |
| Metal | Silver |
| Denomination | Light Half Siliqua |
| Mint | Carthage |
| Date | 602 |
| Diameter | 13.0 mm |
| Weight | 0.99 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From A.H. Baldwin's Selection, 6 September 2002
Commentary
This type can be dated to Maurice’s last consulship (1 September to 25 November 602). The Bibliothèque nationale specimen (BNC 1:204, no. 7/Ct/AR/04) is in a better state of preservation. It weighs 1.11 g.
MIBEC 144, no. 61 (as light half siliqua).