MAURICE TIBERIUS, 582-602. AV Solidus (4.46 gms), Constantinople Mint, 7th Officina, A.D. 583-601. NGC MS, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5.
S-478. Obverse: Helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger; Reverse: Angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; Z//CONOB. Some peripheral hints of striking weakness and off-centering are noted, which are the only aspects preventing a full strike designation on this otherwise unhandled and brilliantly lustrous specimen.
Estimate: $700.00- $1000.00