Byzantine Empire Solidus - Justinian II, 686 – 687
VICTORIA AVGV; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus - Justinian II
Year
686 – 687
Ruler
Justinian II Rhinotmetos
(685–695)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.45
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Justinian II from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 686 to 687. Struck in Gold. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.45 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Justinianus II facing, large beardless face, wearing crown cruciger and chlamys, holding globus cruciger in right hand. (Justinianus Pe (-rpetuus) Au (-gustus) : "Justinianus 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 (686-687) Z | — | Constantinopolis, 7th officina - DOC# 2c | ||
| ND (686-687) Γ | — | Constantinopolis, 3rd officina - DOC# 2a | ||
| ND (686-687) Є | — | Constantinopolis, 5th officina - DOC# 2b |
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