Globular Solidus - Constans II Bearded

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year654-655
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionGold
Weight4.04 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueCob
Hammered (cob)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1037 , DOC II-2#115 , MIB III#64
Obverse descriptionCrowned Emperor with cross topped staff, lettering around. Front facing bearded portrait.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDN CONSTANTI
(Translation: Our Lord Constants)
Reverse descriptionCross potent on base surrounded by lettering and with mark indicating year (greek)
Reverse scriptGreek, Latin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA AVG IΓ CONOB
(Translation: Victory of the Augustus)
EdgePlain
MintCONOB
Carthage, Tunisia
MintageND (654-655)  - IΓ -
Catalog ID4023081110
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