Solidus - Phocas VICTORIA AVGG; Constantinopolis ND
| Gold (.958) | 4.27 g | 20.4 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Phocas (602-610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 603-607 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 4.27 g |
| Diameter | 20.4 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#205007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and long staff terminating in staurogram
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG' B CONOB
Translation:
[Dedicated to] the Victory of the Emperor.
[Victoria Vuggi]
[mm]: Constantinople [CONOB]
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Byzantine Emperor Phocas (602-610 AD) on one side, and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other side. This coin was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in the Byzantine Empire, and the inclusion of these two figures on the coin reflects the complex religious and political dynamics of the era.
