Solidus - Constantine VII and Romanos I Romanos on right

€465,161.00
IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year920-921
TypeStandard circulation coins
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#1741 , DOC III-2#3
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 Constantine VII (left) without beard, and Romanus I (right) bearded, both wearing loros and holding long patriarchal cross.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOnSTAnt CE ROmAn` AVGG` b`
(Translation: Constantinus and Romanus Augusts, Kings of Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (920-921)  - -
Catalog ID5113685980
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