Solidus - Nicephorus I Syracuse

€363,752.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year802-803
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionGold
Weight3.88 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
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Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust of Nicephorus, wearing chlamys, holding cross potent and akakia
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringҺICIFOROS ЬAS
(Translation: Nicephorus King)
Reverse descriptionCross potent on base, set on three steps; C-I across fields
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIhSЧS XRIS ƮЧS ҺICA X
(Translation: Jesus Christ Triumphs)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (802-803)  - Syracuse -
Catalog ID9924760030
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