Solidus - Constantine VII with Zoe

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IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year914
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionGold
Weight4.4 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1740 , DOC III-2#2
Obverse descriptionNimbate Christ seated on high-backed throne, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of gospels.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse lettering IhS XPS REX REGNANTIчM
(Translation: Jesus Christ King of the Kings)
Reverse descriptionCrowned facing busts of Constantine VII (left) wearing chlamys, and Zoe (right) wearing loros, together holding long patriarchal cross.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringCOnSTAnt` CE ZWHEhX WЬ´ R´
Edge
Mint
MintageND (914)  - -
Catalog ID4912642480
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