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Solidus - Constantinus VII (Romanus I and Christopher; Constantinopolis)
Country: Byzantine Empire
Denomination: Solidus
(1)
Year: (921-931)
Material: Gold
Weight: 4.34 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 21 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: byzantine empire
Description:
Obverse
Christ pantocrator, nimbate, draped, seated on small lyre-backed throne, raising right hand in blessing, a book of gospels resting on left knee.
Reverse
To left, bust of Romanus I facing, bearded, wearing crown cruciger and loros; to right, bust of Christopher facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown cruciger; between them, both holding long patriarchal cross.
Lettering ending by officina mark.
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