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The globus cruciger is a round orb surmounted by a cross that is typically held by the emperor or representations of Constantinople to denote sovereignty over the Christian world or universe. It is not certain if this existed as a physical object or was only an artistic symbol at least until the 11th century.
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New Add to Cart Maurice Tiberius, 582-602 A.D.
AV Solidus, 4.47g. 19mm. Carthage mint. Dated (in both obverse and reverse legends, year 14= 595/596 A.D.) DN MAVRIC T PP AN I(delta). Facing bust of Maurice wearing cuirass and crown with cross; he holds globus cruciger. Rev. VICTORIA AVGG I(delta); CONOB in exergue. Victory standing and facing holding globus cruciger and abbreviated chrisma on long staff. DOC 228. MIB 25b. Sear 549. See more detailed imageExtremely Fine $3,250. |
56063
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AV Solidus, 4.43g. 20mm. Constantinople mint. LEON BASIL EYS. Leo facing wearing crown with cross and chlamys; he holds cross potent in his right hand and akakia in his left hand. Rev. CONSTANT "delta" ESP'X. Constantine facing wearing crown with cross and chlamys; he holds globus cruciger in his right hand and akakia in his left hand. DOC 2b. Sear 1627; a few small areas of reddish encrustation. Superb portraits, lustrous, and virtually as struck. See more detailed imageExtremely Fine $6,250. |
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