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© Janovsky (CC BY)
Solidus - Justinian II Constantinopolis ND
| Gold | 4.45 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian II Rhinotmetos (685-695, 705-711) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 705-711 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.45 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#410306 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned facing bust, wearing loros, holding cross potent on base and patriarchal globe inscribed with PAX
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DN IUSTINIANUS MULTUS AN
PAX
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Justinian II (Constantinopolis) ND (705-711) coin is that it features an image of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian II on one side and an image of Jesus Christ on the other, highlighting the blending of Christianity and imperial power in the Byzantine Empire during that time period.
