Lot 395
Byzantine Empire. Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. follis or 40 nummi (13.55g), Constantinople, 4th officina, 602 (regnal year. 21). Crowned bust facing, wearing consular robes and holding mappa and eagle-tipped scepter. Large M between ANNO and XXI. DOC 45 var. (this officina not recorded); MIB 68D (only two specimens cited); Sear 495. Nearly Very Fine and a very rare consular issue of the emperor's last year, areas of flatness in the striking.
Estimated Value $200 - 275.
Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 46, The Christov Family Collection.
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