MAURICE TIBERIUS, 582-602. AV Tremissis (1.15 gms), Thessalonica Mint. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 2/5. Wrinkled & Clipped.S-504a. Obverse: Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; Reverse: Cross potent; CONOB. A fairly rare type, this issue parallels the tremisses from Constantinople, but vary slightly in terms of overall style and the addition of an A in the obverse legends, which reads D N TIЬЄRA P P AVG. Somewhat clipped and with a wavy flan, the present example still yields some underlying luster.Purchased from Glenn W. Woods.Ex: Dr. Michael Metlich Collection.
