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Solidus - Phocas VICTORIA AVGG; Constantinopolis; Class IIb ND
| Gold | 4.53 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Phocas (602-610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 602-603 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.53 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#182164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by christogram (Staurogram - early symbol similar to the Chi Rho) and globus cruciger
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVCC
CONOB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Byzantine Emperor Phocas, who ruled from 602 to 610 AD, on one side, and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other side. This coin was minted during a time of great political and religious upheaval in the Byzantine Empire, and its design reflects the religious and political tensions of the period.
