Solidus of Tiberius III, Constantinople

Artists

Description

Obv.: Bust if Tiberius III facing, with close beard, wearing cuirass and crown with cross on cir circlet. In r. hand, spear held in front of body; on l. shoulder, shield with horseman spearing enemy device. Rev.: Cross on base and three steps.

Dimensions

4.31g

Provenance

[Muenzen und Medaillen AG, Basel, FPL 541,March 1991 no.45] 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.