Byzantine Empire Solidus - Alexander, 912 – 913
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
912 – 913
Ruler
Alexander
(871–913)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.42
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 912 to 913. Struck in Gold. Measures 22 mm and weighs 4.42 g.
- Obverse
- Full figure of Christ seated facing on curved lyre-like backed throne, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium, and colobium, right hand raised in benediction, book of Gospels on left knee.
- Reverse
- Alexander (on left), standing facing, wearing crown, loros, and divitision decorated with cross and four pellets, globus cruciger in right hand, left hand outstretched at side, crowned by St. Alexander (to right), standing facing, turned left, wearing pallium and colobium, cross in left hand, blessing Alexander with right.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (912-913) | — |
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