Byzantine Empire Solidus - Justinian II, 705 – 711
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus - Justinian II
Year
705 – 711
Rulers
Justinian II Rhinotmetos
(685–695)
, Tiberius
(706–711)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.19
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Justinian II from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 705 to 711. Struck in Gold. Measures 19 mm and weighs 4.19 g.
- Obverse
- Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, wearing pallium and colobium, holding Book of Gospels, and raising hand in benediction ("Jesus Christ King of the Kings")
- Reverse
- Crowned half-length figures of Justinian, on left, and smaller figure of Tiberius, on right, both wearing divitision and chlamys, jointly holding with their right hands a cross potent on three steps ("Our Lord Justinian und Tiberius Perpetual August")
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (705-711) | — | Constantinopolis |
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