Solidus - Constantine VII and Romanos II Christ enthroned

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IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year945
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionGold
Weight4.41 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1750 , DOC III-2#14
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) wearing loros, and Romanus II (right) wearing chlamys; between them, both holding long patriarchal cross.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOnSTAnt CE ROmAn` AVGG bR
(Translation: Constantinus and Romanus Augusts, Kings of Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (945)  - -
Catalog ID6438302110
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