Byzantine Empire Solidus - Tiberius III Apsimar, 698 – 705
VICTORIA AVGV; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus - Tiberius III Apsimar
Year
698 – 705
Ruler
Tiberius III Apsimar
(698–705)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.39
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Tiberius III Apsimar from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 698 to 705. Struck in Gold. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.39 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Tiberius III facing, bearded, wearing crown cruciger, cuirassed, holding spear with right hand diagonally across his body over left shoulder and on left arm a shield decorated with horseman. (D (-ominus) Tiberius Pe (-rpetual) Au (-gustus) : "Lord Tiberius Perpetual August".)
- Reverse
- Cross potent on three steps. Mintmark in exergue; lettering ending by officina mark. (Victoria Augu (-sti) : "Victory of the August".)
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (698-705) ∆ | — | Constantinopolis, 4th officina - DOC#1c | ||
| ND (698-705) A | — | Constantinopolis, 1st officina - DOC#1a | ||
| ND (698-705) B | — | Constantinopolis, 2nd officina - DOC#1b | ||
| ND (698-705) H | — | Constantinopolis, 8th officina - DOC#1g | ||
| ND (698-705) I | — | Constantinopolis, 10th officina - DOC#1i | ||
| ND (698-705) S | — | Constantinopolis, 6th officina - DOC#1e | ||
| ND (698-705) Z | — | Constantinopolis, 7th officina - DOC#1f | ||
| ND (698-705) Θ | — | Constantinopolis, 9th officina - DOC#1h | ||
| ND (698-705) Є | — | Constantinopolis, 5th officina - DOC#1d |
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