Description: Maurice Tiberius (582 - 602 AD). AE 8 Pentanummia, Cherson mint. XEPCWNOC; Maurice on left, holding cross on globe, Constantina on right, transverse sceptre topped by cross, both nimbate, standing facing, (no cross between their heads) / Large H, to left Theodosius standing facing, nimbate, holding staff topped by chi-rho or P-headed cross, cross above.

Diameter: AE30 mm

Weight: 9,96 g

Grade: F/F

Attribution: Sear 606; DOC 303

Commentary: rare; brown patina, faint but recognizable details

History: Maurice is attributed to be the author of Strategikon - monumental work on art of warfare and manual for the generals of next 13 centuries.

Article Number: 060-03-04-42384