1 Solidus In the name of Heraclius

€1.00
IssuerUncertain Germanic tribes
Year610-675
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus
CurrencySolidus (circa 301-750)
CompositionGold
Weight3.45 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIB I#cf. 5, Jónas#cf. 6, DOC I#cf. 3
Obverse descriptionHelmeted and cuirassed bust holding cross and surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDN IIERACL - IVS PP AVG
(Translation: Dominus Noster Heraclius Perpetuus Augustus Our Lord, Heraclius, perpetual August)
Reverse descriptionCross on four steps surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA - AVSGH CONOB
(Translation: Victoria Augustus / Constantinople Victory of the August / Constantinople)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (610-675)  - -
Catalog ID8577742910
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