Tiberius II Constantine. AD 578-582. AV solidus (4,40 g). Constantinople mint, struck AD 579-582. d m TIb CONSTANT P P AVG, Draped and cuirassed bust of Tiberius II Constantine facing, wearing crown surmounted by a small cross and with pendilia, holding globus cruciger in his right hand and shield over shoulder / VICTORIA AVGG A, jewelled cross potent set on four steps; CONOB in exergue. Small area of weak strike and very minor edge filing. Lustrous and attractive. DOC 4a, SB 422, Purchased from CoinCraft, London, in 2005 Grade: 01