© CGB
© CGB
Solidus - Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine Constantinopolis ND
| Gold | 4.4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Heraclius (610-641) Constantine III (613-641) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 613-641 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Cross potent on three steps.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGU
CONOB
Unabridged legend:
Victoria augustorum
Constantinopolis Obryzum
Translation:
“Victoria Augusti Constantinopoli obryzum/72”
(Victory of the august, Constantinople 1/72 pound pure gold)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first known use of the "Jesus Christ" legend on a Byzantine coin, indicating the increasing influence of Christianity during this period.
