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Solidus - Tiberius III Apsimar VICTORIA AVGV; Constantinopolis ND
| Gold | 4.39 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius III Apsimar (698-705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 698-705 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.39 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#95757 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross potent on three steps.
Mintmark in exergue; lettering ending by officina mark.
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGч Є
CONOB
Translation:
Victoria Augu (-sti) :
"Victory of the August".
Edge
Gross
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Byzantine Emperor Tiberius III Apsimar on one side, and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other side. This highlights the importance of religion in the Byzantine Empire during this time period.
