© CGB
© CGB
Solidus - Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine and Heraclonas VICTORIA AVGU; Constantinopolis ND
| Gold (.900) | 4.44 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Heraclius (610-641) Constantine III (613-641) Heraclonas (638-641) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 638-641 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 4.44 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the joint rule of three Byzantine emperors: Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine, and Heraclonas. This was a rare occurrence in Byzantine history and reflects the political instability of the time.
