Solidus of Maurice Tiberius, Constantinople

Artists

Description

Obv.: Bust of Maurice facing, in cuirass, wearing crown with cross and pendilia. In right hand he holds the globe cruciger, on left shoulderangular shiedl with horseman. Rev.: Angel standing, facing, holding a long staff in r. hand surmounted by X P, and the globe cruciger in left.

Dimensions

4.45g 4.45g

Provenance

[Muenzen und Medaillen, AG, Basel, FPL 518, February 1989, no.38], sold; to Jane Ayer Scott, Newton MA (1989-2008), by inheritance; to her husband Wellington F. Scott III, (2008-2010), gift; to The Harvard Art Museums, 2010.