Byzantine Empire Solidus - Constantine VII and Romanos II, 945 – 959
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
945 – 959
Rulers
Constantine VII Porphyrogennetos
(913–959)
, Romanos II Porphyrogennetos
(945–963)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.41
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 945 to 959. Struck in Gold. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.41 g.
- Obverse
- 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".)
- Reverse
- 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".)
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (945-959) | — | Constantinopolis |
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