1951.31.4.661: Solidus of Maurice Tiberius, Constantinople
Coins
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1951.31.4.661
- People
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Maurice Tiberius, Byzantine (r. 582 - 602)
- Title
- Solidus of Maurice Tiberius, Constantinople
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 583 CE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Constantinople (Thrace)
- Period
- Byzantine period, Early
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/146414
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Gold
- Metal
- AV
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 4.45 g
- Die Axis
- 6
- Denomination
- solidus
- Inscriptions and Marks
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- Obverse Inscription: DN MAVRIC TIbER PP AV
- Reverse Inscription: VICTORI AAVCC[Officina letter obscure]. In ex., CONOB
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- DOC 1, 4.2 (p. 295)
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
- Accession Year
- 1951
- Object Number
- 1951.31.4.661
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
-
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obv.: Bust of Maurice Tiberius facing, in cuirass, wearing cross and pendilia. Holds globe cruciger in r. hand. On l. shoulder, angular shield with horseman device.
Rev.: Angel standing, facing. holding long staff with Chi-Ro in r. hand and globe cruciger in l.
Verification Level
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