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Byzantine Solidus*

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The abbreviation CONOB (Constantinopoli obryzum) can be found usually on the reverse of many gold coins of ... read more
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849,14 €
416,77 € 50.92%
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Introduction

The abbreviation CONOB (Constantinopoli obryzum) can be found usually on the reverse of many gold coins of Byzantium. The solidus weighed 1/72 of the Roman pound. "OB" was both an abbreviation for the word obryzum, which means refined or pure gold, and is the Greek numeral 72. 

The solidus was originally a gold coin issued by the Romans. It was introduced by Constantine I in 312, replacing the aureus as the imperial gold coin of the Roman Empire. The solidus maintained essentially unaltered in weight and purity until the 10th century. Whenever the coin was taken in by the treasury, it was melted down and reissued. This maintained the evenness of the weight of the circulating solidi, since the coin did not tend to be in circulation for long enough to become worn. Although merchants were forbidden from using solidi outside of the Byzantine Empire, there was sufficient trade in these coins outside of the empire that they became a desirable circulating currency in Arabic countries. Since the solidi circulating outside the empire were not used to pay the taxes to the emperor (taxes were required to be paid in gold), they did not get re-minted, and the soft pure gold coins quickly became worn.

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  • Product value (1pc)
    849,14 €
  • Buyback price
    416,77 €
  • Your risk now
    432,37 €

Fact: gold price in EUR has risen 113.09% in the last 8 years. The lowest price was 1011,47 EUR/oz and the highest 2440,25 EUR/oz. Current world market price is 2434,37 EUR/oz

History

Phocas

Flavius Phocas Augustus, Byzantine Emperor (reigned 602–610), called the Tyrant, usurped the throne from the Emperor Maurice, and was himself overthrown by Heraclius after losing a civil war.

Heraclius

Heraclius was a Byzantine Emperor, who ruled the Roman Empire for over thirty years, from October 5, 610 to February 11, 641. His rise to power began in 608, when he and his father successfully led a revolt against the unpopular usurper Phocas. He is also remembered for abandoning the use of Latin in official documents; further Hellenizing the Empire.

Constans II

Constans II, also called "Pogonatas," because of his thick beard, was Byzantine emperor from 641 to 668. While he was christened Flavius Heraclius, he ruled as Constantine.

Constantine IV 

Sometimes incorrectly called Pogonatos, "the Bearded", by confusion with his father. He was Byzantine emperor from 668 to 685. He had been named a co-emperor with his father Constans II in 654, and became senior emperor when Constans was assassinated in 668.

 

Product weight in grams
4.45
Gold weight in grams
4.437
Fineness
977
Gold weight in troy ounces
0.14265
Diameter
20
Thickness
-
Face value description
Obryzum or 72
Manufacturer

Delivery
When placing an order through our online shop, you can choose to have the products delivered to you by Omniva courier or to collect them in person at one of our offices in Estonia.

Delivery by FedEx/TNT courier: after we have received your payment, the products will be dispatched within 24 hours. Delivery time is within 1 or 2 working days. The courier will contact you via phone.

Delivery to Omniva parcel machine: after we have received your payment, the products will be dispatched within 24 hours. Delivery time is normally within 1 or 2 working days. Please provide your phone number in order to receive SMS notification with a confirmation code when your parcel arrives.

Self pick-up: you are welcome to come and collect your products at one of our offices in Tallinn or Tartu the same day that we have received your payment.

In both instances, you need to bring a valid ID to collect the products.Take into consideration that the client, the payer and the recipient must be the same person.

Insurance
The package is fully insured, and in the extremely unlikely case that the package is lost or damaged, we will re-ship the items or refund your money.

Packaging
The products are encased in protective wrapping and placed in a discreet, unbranded padded package.

Shipment tracking
Once the products have been packaged and sent you will receive instructions and a code to track the shipment.

Delays
Should a delivery delay occur or if the ordered product is out of stock, we will always contact you by email to give you details about the delivery.

Shipping prices
The shipping charge is 5.16 EUR by Omniva courier and 2.95 EUR by Omniva parcel machine, applicable to deliveries within Estonia. If you wish to have your products delivered to another country, please contact us on +372 627 9900 or by email at tavid@tavid.ee for prices (starting from 50 EUR) and terms.

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Vast Stock Availability

The majority of Tavid’s products are always in stock and therefore Tavid can offer you quick delivery and same day pick-up with market leading prices. Tavid is an official partner of all the biggest mints in the world, such as the Perth Mint Australia, the Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich), China Great Wall Coins Investments Ltd., the gold bar market leader PAMP Suisse and Valcambi and other gold factories and dealers.

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Low prices

Over 25 years on the market and large volumes have enabled us to offer you the best prices on the market. With Tavid, you can maximise return on your investment because of low margins and spreads.

Availability in offices

This product is currently available at these locations:

Rocca Al Mare Shopping Centre
Kristiine Shopping Centre
Lõunakeskus Shopping Centre
Sikupilli Prisma Shopping Centre
Väike-Järve Center (Head Office)

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