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Solidus - Mauricius Tiberius VICTORIA AVGG; Constantinopolis ND
| Gold | 4.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maurice (582-602) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 582-601 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#138183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by christogram (Staurogram - early symbols similar to the Chi Rho) in right hand and globus cruciger in left.
- Variants with T in right field (BCV#480)
Lettering:
VICTORI-A AVGG and officina letter
mintmark CONOB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Byzantine Emperor Mauricius Tiberius on one side, and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other side. This coin was minted during a time of religious turmoil in the Byzantine Empire, and the inclusion of the Virgin Mary's image on the coin may have been a way to promote the Empire's official religion, Christianity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (583-601) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Solidus - Mauricius Tiberius (VICTORIA AVGG; Constantinopolis) ND (582-601) coin.
