Solidus - Irene Constantinopolis
Features
| Issuer |
Byzantine Empire
(Byzantine states)  |
|---|---|
| Empress |
Irene of Athens (780-802)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 797-802 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Złoto |
| Weight | 4.47 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Okrągły (nieregularny) |
| Technique | Młotkowana |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 24788 |
| References | BCV# 1599 David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). Andreas Urs Sommer; 2010. Die Münzen des Byzantinischen Reiches 491-1453: Mit einem Anhang: Die Münzen des Kaiserreichs von Trapezunt = The Coins of the Byzantine Empire 491-1453. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany.Philip Grierson; 1993. Catalogue of the Byzantine Coins in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection and in the Whittemore Collection / Volume 3.1. Leo III to Michael III 717-867 (2nd Edition). Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. |
Obverse
Ukoronowane, półdługie popiersie Ireny zwróconej przodem, ubranej w loros, trzymającej globus cruciger i berło w kształcie krzyża
Lettering: EIRIhH bASILISSH
Reverse
Ukoronowane, półdługie popiersie Ireny zwróconej przodem, ubranej w loros, trzymającej globus cruciger i berło w kształcie krzyża
Lettering: EIRIhH bASILISSHΘ
Mint
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (797-802) | (en) DOC# 1a (⊕ at the end of legend) | ||||||||||||||
| ND (797-802) | (en) DOC# 1b (X at the end of legend) | ||||||||||||||
| ND (797-802) | (en) DOC# 1b (Θ at the end of legend) | ||||||||||||||
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