Solidus Cross on Steps type

Issuer Early Anglo-Saxon
Year 600-650
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Solidus
Currency
Composition Gold
Weight 3.17 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#752, North#28/1
Obverse description Diademed and cuirassed bust right derived from Roman issues of the 4th century.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ϽИAT TAVC
Reverse description True Cross, introduced to the Byzantine coinage under the Emperor Heraclius in the early 7th century.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering nITnT PnTIn
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (600-650) - -
Numisquare ID 5383429880
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