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Solidus - Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine and Heraclonas VICTORIA AVGU; Constantinopolis ND
| Gold (.970) | 4.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Heraclius (610-641) Constantine III (613-641) Heraclonas (638-641) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 610-641 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold (.970) |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#44421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Cross potent on three steps; PTh monogram in left field;
- Variant with A in right field (BCV#764, BCV#766);
- Variant with I over B in right field (BCV#767, BCV#768);
- Variant with epsilon in right field (BCV#770);
- Variant with K in right field (BCV#771);
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGU
CONOB
Unabridged legend:
Victoria Augustorum
Constantinopolis Obryzum
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first known use of the "VICTORIA AVGU" (Victory of the Emperor) motto on a Byzantine coin, which was a reference to the victory of Heraclius over the Persians in 627 AD. This motto would go on to become a common feature on Byzantine coins for centuries to come.
