Solidus - Constantine VII and Romanos II Christ enthroned

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year 945
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Solidus (1)
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.41 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1750 , DOC III-2#14
Obverse description Nimbate Christ seated on high-backed throne, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of gospels.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering +IhS XPS REX REGNANTIчM
(Translation: ,Jesus Christ King of the Kings)
Reverse description Crowned facing busts of Constantine VII (left) wearing loros, and Romanus II (right) wearing chlamys; between them, both holding long patriarchal cross.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering COnSTAnt CE ROmAn` AVGG bR
(Translation: Constantinus and Romanus Augusts, Kings of Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (945) - -
Numisquare ID 6438302110
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