Solidus - Leo VI with Constantne VII

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IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year908-912
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionGold
Weight4.4 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1725 , 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 standing Leo (left) and Constantine VII (right) each wearing loros and holding globus cruciger, together holding long patriarchal cross.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringLЄOҺ ЄT COҺS(τ retrograde)AҺ(τ retrograde)´ AЧςς´ ROm´
Edge
Mint
MintageND (908-912)  - -
Catalog ID5880003840
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