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Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. Solidus (Gold, 17mm, 4.56 g 6), Carthage, IY A (597/8). D N mAVRIC TIЬ P P AV AN A helmeted and cuirassed bust of Maurice facing, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger in his right hand. Rev. VICTORI–A AVCC Δ / CONOB angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by staurogram in right hand, globus cruciger in left. DOC 230. SB 549. Scarce. Struck from slightly worn dies, otherwise, good very fine.
The dating on this coin follows the indiction cicle, an imperial tax that was adjusted every 15 years. With Justinian's edict of 537 requiring a regnal or indictional year on every official document, the indictional system became a common dating practice and was frequently used as a calendar especially in the western provinces.
The dating on this coin follows the indiction cicle, an imperial tax that was adjusted every 15 years. With Justinian's edict of 537 requiring a regnal or indictional year on every official document, the indictional system became a common dating practice and was frequently used as a calendar especially in the western provinces.