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Solidus - Tiberius II Constantine ND
| Gold | 4.11 g | - |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius II Constantine (578-582) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 579-582 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.11 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#278866 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross potent on four steps
Lettering: VICTORI-A AVGGΘS / OB+*
Translation: OB+* refers to Theoupolis (Antioch)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Tiberius II Constantine ND (579-582) coin from the Byzantine Empire is that it features an image of the emperor Tiberius II Constantine on one side and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Byzantine Empire was transitioning from a pagan to a Christian society, and the inclusion of the Virgin Mary on the coin reflects this shift in religious ideology.
