Solidus of Maurice Tiberius (Cleveland Museum of Art 2004.150)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
583–602
This coin was minted by Maurice Tiberius, an emperor best known for his military prowess and his successes in the war against the Persians. Cleveland Museum of Art object 2004.150: Solidus of Maurice Tiberius, 583–602.
Byzantine, 6th-7th century. Gold; diameter: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.). Inscribed: (Avers): DN MAVRC TIbPPAV[C] (Revers): VICTOR[I] AAVC[CI] and CONO[B]. Details are those of this museum object; how far it represents a wider type has not been independently verified.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 3
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Historical context
The solidus coin was first made in AD 301 in Rome.
Physical characteristics
- Materials
- gold
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
- Measurements
- Diameter: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
- Material and technique
- gold
Design
- Inscription
- (Avers): DN MAVRC TIbPPAV[C] (Revers): VICTOR[I] AAVC[CI] and CONO[B]
Identification
- Date recorded
- 583–602
- Culture period
- Byzantine, 6th-7th century
- Holding institution
- Cleveland Museum of Art
- Museum object number
- 2004.150
- Museum classification
- Coins
Documentation checklist
- Denomination
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- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
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- Weight
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- Mint or printer
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- Mint or printer mark
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- Catalogue reference
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- Recorded
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Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
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