Solidus of Maurice Tiberius, Constantinople

Artists

Description

Obv.: Bust of Maurice facing, wearing cuirass, paludamentum and helmet with plume, diadem and pendilia. In right hand he holds the globe cruciger, over left shoulder fold of paludamentum. Rev.: Angel standing, facing, holding a long staff in r. hand surmounted by X P, and the globe cruciger in left.

Dimensions

4.46g

Provenance

[Muenzen und Medaillen, AG, Basel, FPL 541, March 1991 no.37], sold; to Jane Ayer Scott, Newton MA (1991-2008), by inheritance; to her husband Wellington F. Scott III, (2008-2010), gift; to The Harvard Art Museums, 2010.