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Solidus - Philippicus Bardanes ND
| Gold | 4.47 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philippikos Bardanes (711-713) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 711-713 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.47 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#403937 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross potent on base set on three steps
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA-AVGЧ S
CONOB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Philippicus (Bardanes) ND (711-713) coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bust of Emperor Philippicus (Bardanes) wearing a crown and holding a cross, while the reverse side shows an image of the Byzantine goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, surrounded by the symbols of the four evangelists. This blending of religious symbols reflects the complex religious landscape of the Byzantine Empire during this time period.
