Byzantinisches Reich Solidus - Constantine VII and Romanos II, 945 – 959

Solidus aus Byzantinisches Reich. Ausgegeben von 945 bis 959. Geprägt in Gold. Durchmesser 20 mm, Gewicht 4.41 g.

Avers

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. ("Jesus Christ King of the Kings".)

Revers

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. ("Constantinus and Romanus Augusts, Kings of Romans".)

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