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Solidus - Nicephorus I Syracuse ND
| Gold | 3.88 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nikephoros I (802-811) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 802-803 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.88 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#363752 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross potent on base, set on three steps; C-I across fields
Script: Latin
Lettering: IhSЧS XRIS ƮЧS ҺICA X
Translation: Jesus Christ Triumphs
Comment
BCI 820b;This coin published in D'Andrea, Costantini & Ranalli, Byzantine coinage in Italy (Acquaviva Picena, 2017)
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Nicephorus I (Syracuse) ND (802-803) coin is that it features an image of the Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus I on one side and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other, indicating the strong influence of Christianity during the Byzantine Empire.
