Byzantine Empire Solidus - Constantine IV, 681 – 685
VICTORIA AVGV; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus - Constantine IV
Year
681 – 685
Ruler
Constantine IV Pogonatos
(654–685)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.43
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Constantine IV from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 681 to 685. Struck in Gold. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.43 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Constantine IV facing, head right, cuirassed, wearing plumed helmet, holding spear with right hand over right shoulder and on left arm a shield decorated with horseman. (P (=dominus) CONSTANμS (=Constantinus) PP (=perpetuus) A (-ugusti): "Lord Constantinus Perpetual August".)
- Reverse
- Cross potent on three steps. Mintmark in exergue; lettering ending with officina mark. (Victoria Augu (-sti) : "Victory of the August".)
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (681-685) A | — | 1st officina - DOC# 12a | ||
| ND (681-685) B | — | 2nd officina - DOC# 12b | ||
| ND (681-685) H | — | 8th officina - DOC# 12d | ||
| ND (681-685) N | — | 9th officina | ||
| ND (681-685) S | — | 6th officina - DOC# 12c | ||
| ND (681-685) Θ | — | 9th officina - DOC# 12e |
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