Solidus - Constantine VII, Romanos I and Christopher Constantinopolis

Issuer Byzantine Empire
Year 921-931
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Solidus (1)
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.34 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1745, DOC III-2#7.5, DOC III-2#7.10
Obverse description Christ pantocrator, nimbate, draped, seated on small lyre-backed throne, raising right hand in blessing, a book of gospels resting on left knee.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering +IhS XPS REX REGNANTIчM*
(Translation: `Jesus Christ King of the Kings`.)
Reverse description To left, bust of Romanus I facing, bearded, wearing crown cruciger and loros; to right, bust of Christopher facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown cruciger; between them, both holding long patriarchal cross. Lettering ending by officina mark.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ROmAn` ЄT XPISTOFO` AчGG b
(Translation: `Romanus I and Christopher Augusts`.)
Edge Gross
Mint
Mintage ND (921-931) b - Cosntantinopolis, 2nd officina -
Numisquare ID 7205571710
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