Byzantine Empire Solidus - Constantine VII, Romanos I and Christopher, 921 – 931
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
921 – 931
Rulers
Constantine VII Porphyrogennetos
(913–959)
, Romanos I Lekapenos
(920–944)
, Christopher Lekapenos
(921–931)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.34
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 921 to 931. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.34 g.
- Obverse
- Christ pantocrator, nimbate, draped, seated on small lyre-backed throne, raising right hand in blessing, a book of gospels resting on left knee. ("Jesus Christ King of the Kings".)
- Reverse
- To left, bust of Romanus I facing, bearded, wearing crown cruciger and loros; to right, bust of Christopher facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown cruciger; between them, both holding long patriarchal cross. Lettering ending by officina mark. ("Romanus I and Christopher Augusts".)
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (921-931) b | — | Cosntantinopolis, 2nd officina |
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