1 Solidus In the name of Constantine IV, Four steps, staffs left

€1.00
IssuerUncertain Germanic tribes
Year668-700
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus
CurrencySolidus (circa 301-750)
CompositionGold
Weight4.29 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIB I#
Obverse descriptionHelmeted and cuirassed bust holding spear over shoulder and surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N - T NYP
(Translation: Dominus Noster [Constantine] Our Lord, [Constantine])
Reverse descriptionCross on four steps with person on either side, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVITCRA - NVIV CONOB
(Translation: Victoria Augustus / Constantinople Victory of the August / Constantinople)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (668-700)  - -
Catalog ID8396881940
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