Byzantine Empire Solidus - Mauricius Tiberius, 582 – 601
VICTORIA AVGG; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus - Mauricius Tiberius
Year
582 – 601
Ruler
Maurice
(582–602)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.5
Diameter (mm)
22
Thickness (mm)
0.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Mauricius Tiberius from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 582 to 601. Struck in Gold. Measures 22 mm and weighs 4.5 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned, cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield (BVC#477); Cuirassed bust facing wearing plumed helmet, holding globus cruciger (BVC#478, BVC#480);
- Reverse
- Angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by christogram (Staurogram - early symbols similar to the Chi Rho) in right hand and globus cruciger in left. - Variants with T in right field (BCV#480)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (583-601) | — | € 520,00 | € 520,00 | BCV#478 (MAVRC TIb) | 83% | |
| ND (583-601) | — | — | — | BCV#480 (MAVRC TIb; with T in right field) | 8% | |
| ND (582) | — | — | — | BCV#477 (MAVRIC TIbER) | 8% |
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