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Byzantine Empire. Maurice Tiberius with Constantina and

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Byzantine Empire. Maurice Tiberius with Constantina and
Byzantine Empire. Maurice Tiberius with Constantina and Theodosius, follis or 8 pentanummia (13.34 grams), Cherson, 590-. C C, Maurice and the Empress Constantina, both nimbate, stg. facing side by side, the emperor holding gl. cr., the empress cruciform scepter. Rev. Large H (= 8) to l. of which stands Theodosius, nimbate, facing, holding P-headed cross. DOC 299; MIB 158c; Anokin 317; Sear 605.

An alternative attribution for these anonymous types is the reign of Justin II (565-578), in which case the empress depicted would be Sophia and the figure on reverse Tiberius II Constantine who was created Caesar in 574. Extremely Fine with jade green patina, an outstanding specimen of this rare issue