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Solidus
The solidus was a gold coin introduced by the Roman emperor Constantine in the early fourth century. It remained stable in weight and purity for centuries and became the standard coin of the Byzantine Empire. Accounts of the Byzantine Empire treat it as a symbol of economic stability, used in trade across the Mediterranean.
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- The Epoch Institute. (2026). Solidus. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/solidus
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