© テリウス＿Official
© テリウス＿Official
Solidus - Constans II and Constantine IV VICTORIA AVGμ; Constantinopolis ND
| Gold | 4.49 g | 21.3 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans II the Bearded (641-668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 665-667 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.49 g |
| Diameter | 21.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#421779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
"VICTORIA AVGμ" and officina letter, cross potent on three steps; mintmark "CONOB".
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGμ ι
CONOB
Translation:
The Victory of augustus. The 10th Mint workshop
Constantinopolis
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type of Solidus was issued in late era of Constans II's ruler life.
Soon he moved to Syracuse and plan to set Syracuse as the Byzantine Empire's new capital, then he was assassinated in bathroom.
His son-- Constantine IV's front face bust is very mature as a man around 18 — 25 years old, who was the Byzantine Emperor during 18 years old in AD 668.
This is another point can prove this coin was issued during AD 665 — 667 as late era of Constans II's ruler life.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the joint reign of Constans II and his son Constantine IV, which was a rare occurrence in Byzantine coinage. The coin's inscription, "VICTORIA AVGμ," translates to "Victory of the Emperor," and the mintage location, Constantinopolis, indicates that it was produced in the capital city of the Byzantine Empire. Additionally, the coin's gold content and weight of 4.49 grams make it a valuable and significant piece in the history of Byzantine currency.
