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Solidus - Constantine IV VICTORIA AVGV; Constantinopolis ND
| Gold | 4.43 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine IV Pogonatos (654-685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 681-685 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.43 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#116695 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross potent on three steps.
Mintmark in exergue; lettering ending with officina mark.
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGЧ A
CONOB
Translation:
Victoria Augu (-sti) :
"Victory of the August".
Edge
Gross
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantine IV, who was the last Byzantine emperor to issue a gold solidus that was equal in weight to the ancient Roman solidus. This coin was issued during a time of economic and political instability in the Byzantine Empire, and its production was likely a symbol of the empire's continued wealth and power.
