Solidus - Tiberius II Constantine Constantinopolis
Features
| Issuer |
Byzantine Empire
(Byzantine states)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Tiberius II Constantine (578-582)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 579-582 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Złoto (.970) |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Okrągły (nieregularny) |
| Technique | Młotkowana |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 54421 |
| References | BCV# 422 David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). Coin & Currency Institute (publisher). Gold Coins of the World. Coin & Currency Institute (7 volumes). Wolfgang Reinhard Otto Hahn; 1975. Moneta Imperii byzantini / Band 2: Von Justinus II. bis Phocas (565-610) : einschliesslich der Prägungen der Heraclius-Revolte: Rekonstruktion des Prägeaufbaues auf synoptisch-tabellarischer Grundlage. Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Vienna, Austria. 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. Alfred Raymond Bellinger; 1992. Catalogue of the Byzantine Coins in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection and in the Whittemore Collection / Volume 1. Anastasius I to Maurice 491-602 (2nd Edition). Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. |
Obverse
(en) Crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding cross on globe and shield decorated with horseman motif
Lettering: Dm TIb CONS-TANT P P AVI
Reverse
(en) Officina letter, cross potent on three steps; mintmark
Lettering:
VICTORI-A AVGG
CONOB
Comments
(en) A further example of this type (DOC1 4a, 21 mm, 4.47 g, 6 h, Extremely fine):
.
© Image courtesy of Nomos AG
◦ From the Trausnitz Collection, ex G. Hirsch 137, 29 June 1983, 428;
◦ Auctioned by Nomos AG, Auction 19, 17 November 2019, Lot 406. Sold for 360 CHF.
.© Image courtesy of Nomos AG
◦ From the Trausnitz Collection, ex G. Hirsch 137, 29 June 1983, 428;
◦ Auctioned by Nomos AG, Auction 19, 17 November 2019, Lot 406. Sold for 360 CHF.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (579-582) | (en) DOC 1 4 g | ||||||||||||||
| ND (579-582) | (en) DOC 1 4b.1 | ||||||||||||||
| ND (579-582) | (en) DOC 1 4c | ||||||||||||||
| ND (579-582) | (en) DOC 1 4d | ||||||||||||||
| ND (579-582) | (en) DOC 1 4e | ||||||||||||||
| ND (579-582) | (en) DOC 1 4f | ||||||||||||||
| ND (579-582) | (en) DOC 1 4h | ||||||||||||||
| ND (579-582) | (en) DOC 1 4i | ||||||||||||||
| ND (579-582) | (en) DOC 1 4j | ||||||||||||||
| ND (579-582) | (en) Ends "TANVSPPAVI"; DOC 1 4b.2 | ||||||||||||||
| ND (579-582) CONOB-A | 
|
(en) DOC 1 4a | |||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 86
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Bullion value: USD 632.00
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of złoto at 144 789 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual złoto weight: 0.140 oz
Current złoto price: 4503.45 USD/oz (see gold price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Nomos AG Auction 19 Lot 406 
|
17 Nov 2019 | ND (579-582) CONOB-A – (en) DOC 1 4a |
USD 457.36
(CHF 360.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Nomos AG | ||||||
 |
Katz Auction 149 Lot 404
|
8 Feb 2025 | Undetermined |
USD 809.09
(EUR 695.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. | ||||||
 |
Katz Auction 144 Lot 697
|
17 Nov 2024 | Undetermined |
USD 518.05
(EUR 445.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. | ||||||
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Katz Auction 136 Lot 728
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28 Aug 2024 | Undetermined | Unsold | ||
| © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. | ||||||
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