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The term "AV Solidus" is quite specific. "AV" is an abbreviation from Latin “Aurum,” meaning gold. The "Solidus" was a gold coin used in the Byzantine Empire, introduced by Emperor Constantine I in 312 AD and remained in use for several centuries. So "AV Solidus" essentially refers to a gold solidus coin. This coin became a standard of currency in the Byzantine Empire and was valued for its

consistent weight and high gold content.

The Constantine Gold Solidus has a fascinating piece of history. It symbolises the co-emperors Heraclius and his son, Heraclius Constantine, who ruled jointly from 613 AD. Heraclius came to power in 610 AD after overthrowing Phocas, and portrayed his son on coinage of that period during his rule to solidify his succession. Constantine III, born in 612 AD, later ascended the throne in 641 AD but ruled for only three months before passing away from tuberculosis. His brother, Heraklonas, succeeded him.

The obverse of the coin features both emperors crowned and robed, with a small cross above and between them, while the reverse depicts a cross potent on a three-step plinth and the mint mark ‘CONOB’ for Constantinople.

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The Byzantine Empire, also referred to as the Eastern Roman Empire, was the continuation of the Roman Empire centred in Constantinople during late antiquity and the Middle Ages. The eastern half of the Empire survived the conditions that caused the fall of the West in the 5th century AD, and continued to exist until the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire in 1453. During most of its existence, the empire remained the most powerful economic, cultural, and military force in the Mediterranean world. The term "Byzantine Empire" was only coined following the empire's demise; its citizens referred to the polity as the "Roman Empire" and to themselves as "Romans".[a] Due to the imperial seat's move from Rome to Byzantium, the adoption of state Christianity, and the predominance of Greek instead of Latin, modern historians continue to make a distinction between the earlier Roman Empire and the later Byzantine Empire.

During the earlier Pax Romana period, the western parts of the empire became increasingly Latinised, while the eastern parts largely retained their preexisting Hellenistic culture. This created a dichotomy between the Greek East and Latin West. These cultural spheres continued to diverge after Constantine I (r. 324–337) moved the capital to Constantinople and legalised Christianity. Under Theodosius I (r. 379–395), Christianity became the state religion, and other religious practices were proscribed. Greek gradually replaced Latin for official use as Latin fell into disuse.

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