Solidus - Nicephorus I Constantinople

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year802-803
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionGold
Weight4.54 g
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1603 , DOC III-1#1b
Obverse descriptionBust of Nikephoros, facing, wearing chlamys and crown, holding cross potent and akakia
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringNICIFOROS BASILE`
(Translation: Emperor Nikephoros)
Reverse descriptionCross potent on base, set on base of three steps
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIhSЧS XRIS ƮЧS ҺICA X
(Translation: Jesus Christ Triumphs)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (802-803)  - Constantinople -
Catalog ID7140965700
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