Tiberius II Constantine; AE Dekanummium, Antioch (Theoupolis)
Description:
Tiberius II Constantine (578 - 582 AD). AE Dekanummium, Antioch (Theoupolis) mint, regnal year 4. dm TIb CONSTANT PP AVG; crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield, cross right / Large I between ANNO and regnal year II-II cross above, THEUP in ex.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
3,42 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
Sear 454; MIBEC 56
Commentary:
struck only during two months (X-XII) in 578 AD; green patina with some contrasting sandy deposits, good details, well centered
History:
Tiberius II Constantine became the Ceasar of Tiberius I in 574 AD and counted his regnal years from this time on.
Article Number:
041-09-06-41652