Definição

• A gold coin introduced by Constantine the Great. Its weight was fixed at seventy-two to the pound and the value is indicated by LXXII or OB. The Greek name for the same coin was Nomis- ma. This piece remained in circulation as long as the Empire existed, maintaining its full weight.

  The divisions of the Solidus were the half, called Semis or Semissis, and the third, called Triens or Tremissis. Medal- lions were often issued from the time of Constantine on, which in weight equalled one and a half, two, three, four, eight, etc., Solidi.

  The Solidus was also current at a later period in Western Europe and received the name of Bezant or Byzant, on account of having been previously used in the Eastern Empire.

Fonte

• Frey's Dictionary (American Journal of Numismatics, Vol. 50, 1916)

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