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.