2019-11-27 Wed

Maurice Tiberius was Eastern Roman Emperor from 582 to 602. He transforms the shattered late Roman Empire into a new and well-organized medieval Byzantine Empire. A prominent general, Maurice fought with success against the Sasanian Empire.

Maurice was murdered on 27 November 602. The deposed emperor was forced to watch his six sons executed before he was beheaded himself.

He was selected by Tiberius II Constantine as his successor. During the reign, he issued gold, silver, and copper coins in the denomination of Solidus, Follis, and Nummi.

Depicted here is gold Solidus issued under his reign from Constantinople mint. The obverse of a coin depicts the Maurice Tiberius facing, crowned and wearing consular garb, holding aloft Mappa and cross. The reverse of a coin Angel standing facing, holding staurogram and globus cruciger; I//CONOB.

Image Source: Heritage Auctions