Byzantine Empire Light Solidus - Justin II, 565 – 578
VICTORIA AVGGG; Antioch
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Light Solidus - Justin II
Year
565 – 578
Ruler
Justin II
(565–578)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.05
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Light Solidus - Justin II from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 565 to 578. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 4.05 g.
- Obverse
- Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding Victory on globe and shield (“Dominus Noster Iustinius Perpetuus Augustus” (Our Lord Justinus perpetual august))
- Reverse
- Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding spear and plain globe, mintmark OB star-cross-star (“Victoria Augustorum - Theoupolis” (Victory of the Augusts - Antioch) 22 Siliquae)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (565-578) | — |
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