Byzantine Empire Solidus - Tiberius II Constantine, 579 – 582

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498 – 720)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Solidus - Tiberius II Constantine
Year 579 – 582
Ruler Tiberius II Constantine (578–582)
Composition Gold
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.11
Demonetized Yes

Description

Solidus - Tiberius II Constantine from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 579 to 582. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 4.11 g.

Obverse
Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding cross on globe and and shield.
Reverse
Cross potent on four steps (OB+* refers to Theoupolis (Antioch))

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (579-582)  DOC I 38

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