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Solidus - Irene Constantinopolis ND
| Gold | 4.47 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Irene of Athens (780-802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 797-802 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.47 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#24788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned half-length bust of Irene facing, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger and cruciform scepter
Lettering: EIRIhH bASILISSHΘ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Irene (Constantinopolis) ND (797-802) coin is that it features an image of the Byzantine Empress Irene on one side and an image of Jesus Christ on the other, highlighting the importance of Christianity in the Byzantine Empire during that time period.
