Tiberius II Constantine AV Solidus. Carthage, AD 578-582. D N TIb CONSTANT P P AV, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield / VICTORIA AVGG Γ, cross potent set on four steps; CONOB in exergue. MIBE 12a; BMC 3; DOC 58; Sear 462. 4.38g, 20mm, 6h.
Near Mint State. Very Rare.
Acquired from Bertolami Fine Arts - ACR Auctions.
This solidus is attributable to Carthage due to the pellet in the centre of the diadem, the cross potent formed of pellets and the Latin D N beginning the obverse legend.