Ancients
Maurice Tiberius (AD 582-602). AV solidus (21mm, 4.30 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5, light graffito. Theoupolis (Antioch), 7th officina. o N mAVRC-TIb PP AV, draped and cuirassed bust of Maurice Tiberius facing, wearing plumed helmet with diadem and pendilia, globus cruciger in right hand; star in right field / VICTORI-A AVGG Z, angel standing facing, staff surmounted by staurogram in right hand, globus cruciger in left; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. Sear 528. Exceptional strike and quality of artistry for the issue. Lightly toned.
From the Historical Scholar Collection. Ex Civitas Galleries Ltd., private sale with old dealer's tag
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