from the most easy to obtain Emperor.... AV Solidus (dated year 14= 595/6AD) 19mm./ 4.42g. Carthage Mint Maurice Tiberius 582-602AD DN MAVRI-C Tb PPAN Pearl diademed/ ciurassed/ helmeted bust/ facing/ holding globus cruciger in right hand VICTORI-A AVGG Angel standing/ facing holding long staff and globus cruciger Sear 549 DOC 228 MIB 25b This emperor was deposed by Phocas in 602AD. He was forced to watch his son's execution, before loosing his head This coin was really badly struck
John, Looks like you made another great score ! You're right about solidi from Maurice Tiberius being the most plentiful of all Byzantine gold, however, your example is not common. Being struck at the Carthage Mint & having an indictional date make this a rare coin. Your coin is not poorly struck, but there is die deterioration visible, especially on the emperor's face. I sold the example pictured below at Heritage auction a couple of years ago. It is the most common type of solidus from this emperor, struck at the Constantinople Mint, but brought a high price because of its grade ($1,020.00).
Nice, I still need to get a Follis of Maurice Tiberius, but haven't found the right one at the right price yet.