# solidus

> gold coin issued in the Late Roman Empire

**Wikidata**: [Q231455](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q231455)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solidus_(coin))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/solidus

## Summary
The solidus was a gold coin issued in the Late Roman Empire, particularly during the Byzantine period. It served as a key currency unit in the Eastern Roman Empire, replacing the aureus and preceding the hyperpyron. The solidus was valued at 24 denarii and played a crucial role in the economic and political systems of the Byzantine Empire.

## Key Facts
- **Instance of**: Currency, coin type
- **Subclass of**: Gold coin
- **Country of Origin**: Byzantine Empire
- **Nomisma ID**: solidus
- **Start Time**: 0330 (approximate)
- **Replaces**: Aureus (with reference to Spanish Wikipedia)
- **Replaced by**: Hyperpyron (with reference to Spanish Wikipedia)
- **Aliases**: Solido Bizantino, Solidus Bizantino, solidus, nomisma, sueldo bizantino, bezant, solidum, sol, Aureus Solidus, ノミスマ, ノミスマ金貨, ソリドゥス, 蘇幣, Безант, Номизма, Бизантин, سوليدوس, صرد
- **Wikipedia Title**: Solidus (coin)
- **Wikipedia Languages**: 17 (an, ar, be, bg, ca, commons, cs, da, de, el, en, eo, es, et, eu, fa, fi, fr, fy, ga, gan, gl, he, hr, hu, hy, id, it, ja, ka, la, lt, mk, nl, no, oc, pl, pt, ro, ru, sh, simple, sl, sr, sv, tr, uk, zh)
- **Sitelink Count**: 48
- **Described by Source**: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947), Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890), Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
- **Images**: Solidus_Julian-transparent.png, Solidus_Basiliscus-RIC_1003.jpg, Gold_Solidus_of_Valentinian_II_-_obverse_YORYM_1998_853.jpg (obverse), Gold_Solidus_of_Valentinian_II_-_reverse_YORYM_1998_853.jpg (reverse)
- **Different from**: SOLID (with reference to Polish Wikipedia), slash
- **Quora Topic**: Solidus
- **Commons Gallery**: Solidus
- **Commons Category**: Solidus
- **Münzkabinett ID**: denomination/1117
- **Yale Lux ID**: concept/a3b898d5-fe64-4612-9361-ff38780058cd
- **Wikidata Description**: Gold coin issued in the Late Roman Empire
- **Museum Digital Tag ID**: 34896, 46177
- **Topic's Main Category**: Category:Solidus (with reference to Russian Wikipedia)
- **WordNet 3.1 Synset ID**: 13410367-n, 13414438-n (with reference to WordNet)
- **Joconde Object Type ID**: T505-2294
- **JSTOR Topic ID (Archived)**: solidus
- **Online PWN Encyclopedia ID**: 3977445
- **Art & Architecture Thesaurus ID**: 300037252
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: sh85124660 (with reference to GitHub)
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007556075905171 (with reference to National Library of Israel)
- **Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID**: topic/solidus-Byzantine-coin (with qualifier "solidus")
- **Spanish Cultural Heritage Thesauri ID**: numismatica/1189046
- **National Historical Museums of Sweden ID**: term/9F9952D1-D444-42AF-8476-7BFC1A7E7E4F, term/86A814F9-1BD5-4D22-A3A8-66AB7163A6B7
- **Great Russian Encyclopedia Online ID (2017)**: 3634034 (with qualifier "СОЛИД")
- **BabelNet ID**: 00010194n (with reference to BabelNet)
- **Freebase ID**: /m/02chqb (with reference to Freebase)

## FAQs
**What was the solidus and when was it used?**
The solidus was a gold coin issued in the Late Roman Empire, particularly during the Byzantine period. It was in use from approximately 0330 and served as a key currency unit in the Eastern Roman Empire.

**What was the value of the solidus?**
The solidus was valued at 24 denarii, making it a significant unit of currency in the Byzantine Empire.

**What coins did the solidus replace and succeed?**
The solidus replaced the aureus and was succeeded by the hyperpyron, both with references to Spanish Wikipedia.

**In which languages is the solidus documented?**
The solidus is documented in 17 languages on Wikipedia, including Arabic, Russian, Spanish, and Japanese.

**What are some notable aliases for the solidus?**
Notable aliases include Solido Bizantino, Solidus Bizantino, nomisma, sueldo bizantino, bezant, solidum, sol, Aureus Solidus, and others in various languages.

**What are the key identifiers for the solidus?**
Key identifiers include Nomisma ID (solidus), Münzkabinett ID (denomination/1117), and Yale Lux ID (concept/a3b898d5-fe64-4612-9361-ff38780058cd).

## Why It Matters
The solidus was a crucial currency unit in the Late Roman and Byzantine Empires, playing a vital role in economic and political systems. Its issuance marked a significant transition in the empire's monetary history, replacing the aureus and preceding the hyperpyron. The solidus's value at 24 denarii underscored its importance in trade and finance, reflecting the Byzantine Empire's economic stability and influence. Its documentation across multiple languages and encyclopedias highlights its enduring significance in numismatic and historical studies. The solidus's legacy continues to be studied through its various identifiers and references in academic and cultural contexts.

## Notable For
- Being a key currency unit in the Late Roman and Byzantine Empires
- Valued at 24 denarii, a significant monetary standard
- Replacing the aureus and preceding the hyperpyron
- Documented in 17 languages on Wikipedia
- Having extensive aliases in various languages
- Possessing multiple key identifiers, including Nomisma ID and Münzkabinett ID
- Referenced in major encyclopedias and academic sources
- Featured in commons galleries and categories
- Mentioned in Quora topics and Encyclopædia Britannica Online

## Body
### History
The solidus was a gold coin issued in the Late Roman Empire, particularly during the Byzantine period. It served as a key currency unit in the Eastern Roman Empire, replacing the aureus and preceding the hyperpyron. The solidus was valued at 24 denarii and played a crucial role in the economic and political systems of the Byzantine Empire.

### Classification and Relationships
The solidus is classified as a currency and a coin type, with a subclass of gold coin. It is different from SOLID and slash, with references to Polish Wikipedia. The solidus is part of the Byzantine Empire's monetary system and has various identifiers, including Nomisma ID (solidus) and Münzkabinett ID (denomination/1117).

### Documentation and References
The solidus is documented in 17 languages on Wikipedia, including Arabic, Russian, Spanish, and Japanese. It is described by sources such as the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, the Great Soviet Encyclopedia, and Encyclopædia Britannica. The solidus has a BabelNet ID (00010194n) and a Freebase ID (/m/02chqb), with references to BabelNet and Freebase.

### Images and Visual Representations
The solidus is represented by images such as Solidus_Julian-transparent.png, Solidus_Basiliscus-RIC_1003.jpg, and Gold_Solidus_of_Valentinian_II_-_obverse_YORYM_1998_853.jpg (obverse). These images are part of the commons gallery and category for the solidus.

### Aliases and Multilingual Documentation
The solidus has numerous aliases, including Solido Bizantino, Solidus Bizantino, nomisma, sueldo bizantino, bezant, solidum, sol, Aureus Solidus, and others in various languages. This multilingual documentation reflects its significance in numismatic and historical studies.

### Academic and Cultural References
The solidus is referenced in academic sources such as the Library of Congress Authority ID (sh85124660) and the National Library of Israel J9U ID (987007556075905171). It is also mentioned in the Great Russian Encyclopedia Online (2017) with the qualifier "СОЛИД."

### Legacy and Impact
The solidus's legacy extends to its role in the Byzantine Empire's economic and political systems. Its issuance marked a significant transition in the empire's monetary history, replacing the aureus and preceding the hyperpyron. The solidus's value at 24 denarii underscored its importance in trade and finance, reflecting the Byzantine Empire's economic stability and influence. Its documentation across multiple languages and encyclopedias highlights its enduring significance in numismatic and historical studies. The solidus's legacy continues to be studied through its various identifiers and references in academic and cultural contexts.

## References

1. [Source](https://github.com/JohnMarkOckerbloom/ftl/blob/master/data/wikimap)
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. BabelNet
4. Quora
5. National Library of Israel
6. GF WordNet