1 Solidus In the name of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, Cross with flat ends, equal busts with broken legend

Issuer Avar Khaganate
Year 629-796
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Solidus
Currency Solidus (629-796)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.54 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIB I#–, Elemér#14, Bona#cf. 1
Obverse description Crowned and bearded bust beside crowned and mustached bust with cross between, all surrounded by nonsensical legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering VITOVA - TAIA
Reverse description Cross on four steps surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VICTOR - AVGTZO CONOB
(Translation: Victoria Augustus / Constantinople Victory of the August / Constantinople)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (629-796) - -
Numisquare ID 7770554490
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