Gold Solidus of Maurice Tiberius
2019-05-20 Mon
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.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 a gold light-weight solidus of 23 siliquae issued during his reign from Theoupolis (Antioch) mint. The obverse of a coin depicts the Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing and holding globus cruciger and shield; star to right. Legend d N mAVRC TIb P P AVG depicted around. The reverse of a coin represents Victory standing facing, holding staurogram and globus cruciger; star to right; CONOB in exergue.
Image Source: Heritage Auctions
Latest News
-
Demetrios I Bronze Coin, 8.32g, Sold For INR 26,000
2024-07-25 ThuDemetrius I Anicetus was a Greco-Bactrian and later Indo-Greek king who ruled regions from Bactria t...
-
Bharat Ratna - Gulzarilal Nanda
2024-07-24 WedOn 24th July 1997, the Twice Interim Prime Minister Gulzarilal Nanda received the highest civilian a...
-
Birth Anniversary of Lokmanya Tilak
2024-07-23 Tue“Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it”<br><br> Bal Gangadhar Tilak was born On This Day...
-
Gupta Emperor Chandragupta II, 'Archer type', Gold Heavy Dinar Sold For INR 1,10,000.
2024-07-19 FriChandragupta II, also known as Vikramaditya, was one of the most powerful rulers of the Gupta Empire...
-
King George VI Silver Rupee Minted at Bombay Sold For INR 5,25,00
2024-07-18 ThuGeorge VI was Emperor of the British Empire from December 11, 1936, until he died in 1952. The Briti...