Maurice Tiberius, Gold Solidus, Mint of Constantinople

Maurice Tiberius (A.D. 582-602), Gold Solidus. Mint of Constantinople. D N MAVRIC TIbER PP AV, crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding a globus cruciger and shield rev. VICTORI-A AVGG I, Angel standing facing, holding a rho-headed staff and a globus cruciger, CONOB in exergue, 4.37g., 6h (Sear 477; MIB 5). Light scratch on obverse, broad flan, lustrous, extremely fine.