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Solidus - Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine VICTORIA AGGV; Carthage ND
| Gold | 4.3 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Heraclius (610-641) Constantine III (613-641) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 630-631 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#161686 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross potent on base and one step; mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AGGV∆
CONOB
Unabridged legend:
Victoria Augustorum
Constantinopolis Obryzum
Translation: Victoria Augustorum: Victory of the Two Augusts.
Comment
Starting from this period (630-631), the exergual line is wrongly considered a second step in common descriptions: the cross potent is only relying on one step above the exergual line.The greek letter ending both obverse and reverse letterings shows the year.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the joint rule of Heraclius and his son Heraclius Constantine, which was a rare occurrence in Byzantine coinage. The coin's inscription, "VICTORIA AGGV," means "Victory of the Romans" in Latin, highlighting the Byzantine Empire's continued identification as the Roman Empire.
