Ancients
Tiberius II Constantine (AD 578-582). AV solidus (22mm, 4.47 gm, 5h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5. Ravenna, dated Regnal Year 8 (AD 581/2). D m TIb CONS-TANT PP AVG, cuirassed facing bust of Tiberius Constantine, wearing crown with pendilia and surmounted by cross above large central jewel, globus cruciger in right hand, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VICTORI-A AVGG H (year), cross potent with base set on four steps; CONOB in exergue. Sear 468. DOC 62. Crisply struck from quintessential style Ravenna dies with thick annular borders.
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Estimate: 3000-5000 USD