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A Byzantine gold solidus adapted into a pendant by way of a gold strip soldered to the top of the coin. The pendant was designed to be worn with the reverse visible as the loop is attached at 12 o'clock on the reverse, 5 o'clock on the obverse, rendering the portraits upside down.Coin: gold solidus of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, minted at Constantinople.ObverseLegend: [dd NN] hERAC[LIUS ET hERA CONST PP] AVG.Facing busts of Heraclius with short beard and Heraclius Constantine to right (bust much smaller). Both figures wearing chlamys and elaborate crown with crossReverseLegend: VICTO[RIA] AV[G]Cross potent on three steps. Mint mark CONOB under exergueReferences: DOC II 8i; MIB III 8a; SB 734Dimensions: 22.3mm in length (including loop), 19.1mm in width, 1.1mm in thickness (3.4mm including loop), 4.07g.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Constantinople |
|---|---|
| Culture / Origin | Constantinople, United Kingdom |
| Department | Constantinople |
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