Solidus - Constantine VII, Romanos I and Christopher Constantinopolis

€116,714.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year921-931
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionGold
Weight4.34 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1745, DOC III-2#7.5, DOC III-2#7.10
Obverse descriptionChrist pantocrator, nimbate, draped, seated on small lyre-backed throne, raising right hand in blessing, a book of gospels resting on left knee.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+IhS XPS REX REGNANTIчM*
(Translation: `Jesus Christ King of the Kings`.)
Reverse descriptionTo left, bust of Romanus I facing, bearded, wearing crown cruciger and loros; to right, bust of Christopher facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown cruciger; between them, both holding long patriarchal cross. Lettering ending by officina mark.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringROmAn` ЄT XPISTOFO` AчGG b
(Translation: `Romanus I and Christopher Augusts`.)
EdgeGross
Mint
MintageND (921-931) b - Cosntantinopolis, 2nd officina -
Catalog ID7205571710
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