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Solidus - Leontios VICTORIA AVGV; Constantinopolis ND
| Gold | 4.30 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Leontios (695-698) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 695-698 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.30 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#116711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross potent on three steps.
Mintmark in exergue; lettering ending by officina mark.
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGЧ Θ
CONOB
Translation:
Victoria Augu (-sti) :
"Victory of the August".
Edge
Gross
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Leontios coin is that it was issued during the reign of Leontios, who was a Byzantine emperor from 695 to 698 AD. During his reign, Leontios introduced a new gold coinage system, which included the Solidus, a coin that weighed 4.30 grams and was made of pure gold. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Byzantine Empire and was an important part of the empire's economy.
