Solidus - Constantine VII and Romanos II Constantinopolis

Issuer Byzantine Empire
Year 945-959
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Solidus (1)
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.41 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1751, DOC III-2#15
Obverse description Bust of Christ pantocrator facing, nimbate with two or three dots in each limb of the cross, wearing tunic and himation, 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 To left, bust of Constantinus VII facing, bearded, wearing crown cruciger and loros; to right, bust of Romanus II facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown cruciger; between them, both holding long patriarchal cross.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering COnSTAnT` CE ROmAn AVG bR
(Translation: `Constantinus and Romanus Augusts, Kings of Romans`.)
Edge Gross
Mint
Mintage ND (945-959) - Constantinopolis -
Numisquare ID 9446580390
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