Solidus - Tiberius II Constantine

€278,866.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year579-582
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionGold
Weight4.11 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#446, DOC I#38
Obverse descriptionHelmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding cross on globe and and shield.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringOm TIb CONS-TANT P P AVG
Reverse descriptionCross potent on four steps
Reverse script
Reverse letteringVICTORI-A AVGGΘS / OB+*
(Translation: OB+* refers to Theoupolis (Antioch))
Edge
Mint
MintageND (579-582)  - DOC I 38 -
Catalog ID8205953150
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