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Maurice Tiberius; AE 20 Nummi, Rome
170,00 €
Description
Maurice Tiberius (582 – 602 AD). AE 20 Nummi, Rome mint. DN MAVRICI TIb PP AV; crowned, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding cross on globe / Large XX, cross above, ROM in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE19 |
| Weight [g]: | 6,84 |
| Grade: | gF/VF |
| Attribution: | SB 587; DOC 283 |
| Commentary: | scarce; brown and green patina, well centered with good details |
Historical Context
After the Gothic Wars (535-554 AD) Rome was devastated, with the population of some tirty or forty thousands and consisting of groups of inhabited buildings interspersed among large areas of ruins, vegetation, vineyards and market gardens.






