Solidus Coins
According to Jere M. Wickens ("The Production of Ancient Coins" at www.lawrence.edu/dept/art/buerger/essays/production.html), the word "soldier" derives from the Solidus gold coins in which they were paid. Introduced as a replacement for the Aureus by the emperor Constantine in 309-312 AD, the Solidus remained a viable coin into the 10th century in areas once part of the defunct Roman Empire. Like the Aureus, the Solidus was a high-purity coin, a true "piece of gold." The natural softness of gold, while prone to easy wear, produced some of the most beautifully and clearly stamped of all Roman coins. Collectors today still trade in Roman gold coins showing recognizeable portraits of the emperors and the gods they worshipped. Coins minted late in imperial history sometimes show symbols indicating the official and at least partial adoption of Christianity. Their high gold content and still visible detail make these the most prized of Roman coins.
 Heraclius Av Gold Solidus Byzantine Coin Scarcer Type  US $1,004.97
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 1625 Livonia 1 One Solidus Dime Size Silver Coin Xf US $16.99
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 Byzantine Gold Coin Solidus Heracliusson Broth 246 US $679.00
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 Byzantine Gold Coin Solidus Anastasius Icg Au 53 295 US $798.00
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 Byzantine Gold Coin Solidus Honorius Milan Mint 293 US $765.00
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 Byzantine Gold Coin Solidus Heracluis Constant 253 US $618.00
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 Jcr Mancient Coin Solidus Valentiano Ii Gold Unc US $3,750.00
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 Byzantine Gold Coin Solidus Unc Justinian I 527ad 309 US $648.00
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 Byzantine Gold Coin Solidus Ducat Heraclius 610 Ad US $599.00
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 Byzantine Gold Coin Solidus Ducat Constans 641 Ad US $599.00
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 Byzantine Gold Coin Solidus Justin Ii 565 Ad 292 US $483.00
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 Byzantine Gold Coin Solidus Honorius Constantinople305 US $990.00
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 Byzantine Constantine Familia Gold Solidus Coin Anci US $550.00 |
 Byzantine Constantine Son Gold Coin Solidus Ancient US $550.00 |
 Byzantine Heracilus Familia Gold Coin Solidus Ancien US $600.00 |
 Byzantine Constantine Son Gold Solidus Coin Ancient US $599.00 |
 Islamic Abbased Gold Solidus Coin Ancient Item US $320.00 |
 Byzantine King Phucas Gold Coin Solidus Ancient Coin US $575.00 |
 Roman Byzantine Rare Gold Solidus Coin 20mm Nice One US $590.00 |
 Iran Gold Coin Dinar Solidus Ghaznavid Mawdud 1041 48 US $299.00
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 Byzantine Gold Coin Solidusjustinian I 527 Ad 290 US $428.00
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 Byzantine Gold Coin Solidus Phocus 602 610 Ad 247 US $492.00
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 Byzantine Gold Coin Solidus Emperor Focus 602 Ad 279 US $473.00
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 Byzantine Gold Coin Solidus Heraclius Hconstant 248 US $436.00
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 Christina Of Sweden Solidus Coin Silver 1632 1654 Ad US $9.99
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 0026 Christina Sweden Solidus Coin Silver 1632 1654 US $11.99
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 Aceh Kingdom Indonesia Gold Kupang Coin Solidus 1405 US $109.00
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 Aceh Kingdom Indonesia Gold Kupang Coin Solidus 1297 US $109.00
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 Aceh Kingdom Indonesia Gold Kupang Coin Solidus 1346 US $109.00
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 Aceh Kingdom Indonesia Gold Kupang Coin Solidus 1688 US $109.00
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 Christina Of Sweden Solidus Coin Silver 1632 1654 Ad US $9.99
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 Byzantine Gold Coin Solidus Histamenon Constantine 1059 US $599.00
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 Byzantine Gold Coin Solidus Justin I 518 527 Ad 254 US $779.00
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