Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1821. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
2005. TIBERIUS II CONSTANTINE. 578-582 AD. AV 
Light-Weight Solidus of 22 Siliquae (4.10 gm, 
6h). Constantinople mint. Bidding Closed 
Estimate $400 

TIBERIUS II CONSTANTINE. 578-582 AD. AV 
Light-Weight Solidus of 22 Siliquae (4.10 gm, 6h). 
Constantinople mint. Crowned facing bust, holding 
globus cruciger and shield / Cross potent on four 
steps; QS/OB+*. DOC I 38 (Antioch); MIB II 5; SB 
446 (Antioch). Good VF. ($400)

There is no evidence for the earlier speculative 
attribution of the light-weight solidi of Tiberius 
and Maurice to Antioch or another branch mint, as 
they have all the characteristics of regular 
Constantinople issues.


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High bid of $475, $546.25 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €384.75, £261.25, C$593.75, A$617.5, on June 8, 2005.

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