CoinsByzantine6th-7th century
Solidus of Maurice Tiberius, Constantinople
582-602
Artists
Maurice TiberiusCoin Constituent
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.
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