© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Solidus In the name of Constans II; Spoleto; with symbol
| Gold | 4.32 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Tuscany (Lombardic Duchy of Tuscany) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 641-700 |
| Value | 1 Solidus = 3 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis (620-700) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.32 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#150252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross on four steps with symbol to the right, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IVTORI - A AVS
Π
CONOB
Translation:
Victoria Augustus / Constantinople
Victory of the August / Constantinople
Edge
Plain
Comment
While this coin has design features similar to coins within the Lombard Kingdom, the specific area is uncertain. With the design being slightly different from issues of Lombardy, Tuscany, and Benevento, one theory is that this type came from the Duchy of Spoleto, which otherwise had no known coins. Even so, that is just a theory. Out of the other three places, this coin is most similar to ones from Tuscany, which is why it will be listed here.The date is also unknown, so with this coin being listed with the pseudo-imperial coins of Tuscany, it will be given the largest date-range possible (starting at when Constans II came into power).
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.
No date:
1) CONSTLN - TINVS PP A / IVTORI - A AVS
2) CONSTLN - TINVS PP A / ITORI - A AVS
Another example:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Constans II, who was the last emperor to visit Rome before the city's fall to the Lombards in 756 AD.
