Solidus - Basil I

€313,090.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year868-879
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionGold
Weight4.29 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1704
Obverse descriptionChrist Pantokrator facing, seated on throne.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ IҺS XPS RЄX RЄGNANTIЧM ✷
(Translation: Jesus Christ, king of kings)
Reverse descriptionCrowned facing busts of Basil on left, with short beard and wearing loros, and Constantine on right, beardless and wearing chlamys, holding between them a patriarchal cross.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringЬASILIOS ЄT COҺSTAҺT AЧGG Ь
(Translation: The Augusts Basil and Constantine)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (868-879)  - -
Catalog ID6277479510
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