© テリウス＿Official
© テリウス＿Official
Solidus - Heraclius I Constantinopolis ND
| Gold | 4.5 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Heraclius (610-641) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 610-641 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#415142 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The Holy Cross on the Hall of Jerusalem at middle.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVG μ Ⲉ
CONOB
Translation:
The Victory of Augustus.
Mint & Officina
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Heraclius I (Constantinopolis) ND (610-641) coin is that it features an image of the Byzantine Emperor Heraclius I on one side and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Byzantine Empire, with Heraclius I facing challenges from both internal and external threats. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Byzantine Empire and its influence on the history of currency.
