Solidus of Romanus II SB1773

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Sear:1773
DOC:vol.I.pl.,1
Ruler:Romanus II (959-963)
Metal:Gold
Denomination:Solidus
Mint:Constantinople
Description:Romanus II. AV Solidus. Constantinople mint.
AV: +IhS XPS REX REgNANTIUM Facing bust of Christ, nimbate with three dots in each limb of the cross, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels.
RV: ROMAN AVTOCRAT ROM Bust facing of emperor bearded, crowned, wearing richly ornament robe, holding globus surmounted by long cross in left hand.
DOC vol.I.pl.,1
Avers:+IhS XPS REX REgNANTIUM
Avers description:Facing bust of Christ, nimbate with three dots in each limb of the cross, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels.
Revers:ROMAN AVTOCRAT ROM
Revers description:Bust facing of emperor bearded, crowned, wearing richly ornament robe, holding globus surmounted by long cross in left hand.
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