Gold Solidus, Constantine VII & Romanus II (913-959AD)

Ancient Byzantine Gold Solidus Coin

Byzantine coinage - Solidus coin

Ancient Gold Solidus coin - Byzantine currency, money used in the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the West.

Obverse: Crowned facing busts of Constantine VII and Romanus II, holding patriarchal cross between them.
Legend: CONSTANT' CE ROMAN' AVGG b

Reverse: Facing draped bust of Christ Pantokrator, holding book of gospels. Graffiti markings in fields.
Legend: IhS SPE REX REGNANTIUM

Mint Period: 946-947 AD
Mint Place: Constantinople
Rulers: Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus & Romanus II (913-959 AD)
Diameter: 19 mm
Weight: 3.39 gram of Gold.