© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Solidus - Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine VICTORIA AVGU; Constantinopolis; no field letter, same size busts ND
| Gold | 4.26 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Heraclius (610-641) Constantine III (613-641) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 610-641 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.26 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#93237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Cross potent on three steps.
Variant with K in right field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGU
CONOB
Unabridged legend:
Victoria Augustorum
Constantinopoli obryzum
Translation:
“Victoria Augusti Constantinopoli obryzum/72”
(Victory of the august, Constantinople 1/72 pound pure gold)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Some varieties in the end of the lettering exist, like the file obverse pic ending by PP.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two emperors, Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, in a unique "double-headed" design. This was a common practice during the Byzantine Empire, where co-emperors were depicted together on coins to signify their shared power and authority. The coin's design also includes the inscription "VICTORIA AVGU," which means "Victory of the Emperor," and the name "Constantinopolis," indicating the city where the coin was minted.
