1 Solidus In the name of Constantine IV, Five steps

Issuer Uncertain Germanic tribes
Year 668-700
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Solidus
Currency Solidus (circa 301-750)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.51 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#–, MIB I#3, DOC II-1#cf. 70
Obverse description Helmeted and cuirassed bust holding spear over shoulder and surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N -T VZS
(Translation: Dominus Noster [Constantine] Our Lord, [Constantine])
Reverse description Cross on five steps with person on either side, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering HYCTT - BITB ONOB
(Translation: [Victoria Augustus] / Constantinople [Victory of the August] / Constantinople)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (668-700) - -
Numisquare ID 3581899280
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