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Solidus - Mauricius Tiberius VICTORIA AVGG; Ravenna ND
| Gold | 4.4 g |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maurice (582-602) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 582-602 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#311535 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory standing facing, wings open, wearing chiton and peplos, holding long cross with right hand and globus cruciger in left hand; thick annular border.
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGG B
CONOB
Translation:
Victoria Augustorum Duorum.
To the victory of the two augusts.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Mauricius Tiberius (VICTORIA AVGG; Ravenna) ND (582-602) coin from the Byzantine Empire is that it features an image of the emperor Mauricius Tiberius on one side and the symbol of the Byzantine Empire, the double-headed eagle, on the other. This coin was made of gold and weighed 4.4 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
