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Solidus - Basil I ND
| Gold | 4.3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Basil I the Macedonian (867-886) Constantine (868-879) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 867-868 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#354614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned facing busts of Constantine, beardless, on left, and Eudocia on right; Constantine wears chlamys and holds globus cruciger, while Eudocia wears loros and holds cruciform scepter; between their heads, cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COhSTAhT 'S ЄVdOCIA *
Translation: Constantine and Eudocia
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Basil I ND (867-868) coin is that it features an image of Jesus Christ on the obverse side, which was a common feature of Byzantine coins during this period. This highlights the importance of Christianity in the Byzantine Empire and the role that religion played in the lives of its citizens.
