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Solidus - Mizizios Syracuse ND
| Gold | 4.48 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Mizizios (668-669) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 668-669 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.48 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#285788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross potent with base set on three steps, CONOB below.
Lettering: VICTORIA-AVϚЧ Є
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Mizizios (Syracuse) ND (668-669) coin from the Byzantine Empire is that it features an image of Jesus Christ on one side and the emperor Constans II on the other. This coin was issued during a time when the Byzantine Empire was facing significant political and economic challenges, and the inclusion of these two figures suggests that the emperor was seeking to emphasize his connection to the divine and to promote unity within the empire.
