Byzantine Empire Solidus - Basil I, 868 – 879
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
868 – 879
Rulers
Basil I the Macedonian
(867–886)
, Constantine
(868–879)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.29
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 868 to 879. Struck in Gold. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.29 g.
- Obverse
- Christ Pantokrator facing, seated on throne. (Jesus Christ, king of kings)
- Reverse
- Crowned facing busts of Basil on left, with short beard and wearing loros, and Constantine on right, beardless and wearing chlamys, holding between them a patriarchal cross. (The Augusts Basil and Constantine)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (868-879) | — |
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