Byzantine Coinage | Maurice Tiberius
type
Ancient Coin
name
Maurice Tiberius
date
582-602 AD
mint
Constantinople, Yr 7
denomination
Follis, 40 nummia
grade
gd vf
mintage
Mintage: ukn
catalog_references
Sear 494a, DO. 26-43, MIB 65a-67a
obverse_description
Helmeted, crowned and cuirassed emperor facing, holding glubus cruciger.
reverse_description
Large "M" in center, cross above, officina "B" below. ANNO to left, regnal year "7" in Greek and Roman numerals/ alphabet to right. In exergue "CON" indicating Constantinople Mint.
civilization
Byzantine/ Romaion
ruler
Emperor
obverse_legend
D.N. MAVRC. Tiber. PP. AVG.
notes
Maurice's coinage was prolific which is good for us as collectors because there are so many issued with numerous types, from many mints. This gives us a lot of opportunities.