© Maison Palombo
© Maison Palombo
Solidus - Constantine VII, Romanos I and Christopher Constantinopolis ND
| Gold | 4.34 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine VII Porphyrogennetos (913-959) Romanos I Lekapenos (920-944) Christopher Lekapenos (921-931) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 921-931 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.34 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#116714 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
To left, bust of Romanus I facing, bearded, wearing crown cruciger and loros; to right, bust of Christopher facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown cruciger; between them, both holding long patriarchal cross.
Lettering ending by officina mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROmAn' ЄT XPISTOFO' AчGG b
Translation: "Romanus I and Christopher Augusts".
Edge
Gross
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of three Byzantine emperors: Constantine VII, Romanos I, and Christopher. This is unusual because Byzantine coins typically featured only one emperor per coin. The fact that three emperors are depicted on this coin may indicate that it was issued during a time of political instability or power sharing within the Byzantine Empire.
