Byzantine Empire Solidus - Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, 630 – 631
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Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus - Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine
Year
630 – 631
Rulers
Heraclius
(610–641)
, Constantine III
(613–641)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.3
Diameter (mm)
13
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 630 to 631. Struck in Gold. Measures 13 mm and weighs 4.3 g.
- Obverse
- To left, bust of Heraclius facing with short beard; to right, smaller bust of Heraclius Constantine, facing beardless; each wearing cuirass, paludamentum and crown with cross; between their heads, a cross. (Domini Noster Eraclio Et Eraclio Constantino Perpetui Patriae: Our Lords Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, Perpetual Augusts.)
- Reverse
- Cross potent on base and one step; mintmark in exergue. (Victoria Augustorum: Victory of the Two Augusts.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (630-631) Δ | — |
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