1 Solidus, Byzantine Empire, 698 - 705

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One (1) solidus coin, Tiberius III (Apsimar)

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Byzantine Empire, 698 - 705

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Obverse Image: Portrait bust of Tiberius III facing forward with short beard wearing crown and cuirass and holding a spear diagonally across his body and shield.

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Obverse Text: D / TIbERIUS / PEAV

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Reverse Image: Cross potent on three steps with mint mark below.

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Reverse Text: VICTORIA / AVGUE / CONOB

Date Made: 698 - 705

Maker: Tiberius III Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Turkey: İstanbul province, ByzantiumCity: Turkey: İstanbul province, Constantinople

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, Byzantine Coins, Josiah K. Lilly Jr. Collection

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Credit Line: Estate of Josiah K. Lilly

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.68.159.6081Catalog Number: 68.159.6081Accession Number: 283645

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: .12 cm x 1.97 cm; 1/16 in x 25/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-172a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1251771

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