Solidus - Constantine VII and Romanos I Romanos on left

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IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year921
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionGold
Weight4.4 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1746 , DOC III-2#4
Obverse descriptionNimbate Christ seated on high-backed throne, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of gospels.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering IhS XPS REX REGNANTIчM
(Translation: Jesus Christ King of the Kings)
Reverse descriptionCrowned facing busts of Romanus I (left) with beard, wearing loros, and Constantine VII (right) without beard, wearing chalmys, together holding long patriarchal cross.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringROMAn` ET COnSTAnt` AUGG` b`
(Translation: Ronaus and Constantinus Augusts, Kings of Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (921)  - -
Catalog ID3127702150
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