Byzantine Empire Solidus - Basil I, 867 – 868
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
867 – 868
Rulers
Basil I the Macedonian
(867–886)
, Constantine
(868–879)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.3
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 867 to 868. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.3 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned facing bust of Basil I, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger with patriarchal cross in right hand and acacia in left (Basil Augustus)
- Reverse
- Crowned facing busts of Constantine, beardless, on left, and Eudocia on right; Constantine wears chlamys and holds globus cruciger, while Eudocia wears loros and holds cruciform scepter; between their heads, cross. (Constantine and Eudocia)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (867-868) | — |
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