Byzantine Empire Solidus - Justin II, 565 – 578
VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus - Justin II
Year
565 – 578
Ruler
Justin II
(565–578)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.5
Diameter (mm)
19.4
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Justin II from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 565 to 578. Struck in Gold. Measures 19.4 mm and weighs 4.5 g.
- Obverse
- Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, with slight beard, holding Victory on globe (BCV#344, BCV#348); Helmeted facing bust, beardless, holding Victory on globe (BCV#346, BCV#347). (Our Lord Justin forever Augustus)
- Reverse
- Constantinopolis seated facing, looking right, holding sceptre and cross on globe; - Variants with star in field to left (BVC#346); - Variants with cross in field to left (BVC#347); - Variants with C in field to left (BVC#348); (The victory of the Augustii)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (565-578) | — | BCV#344 (with slight beard) | ||
| ND (565-578) | — | BCV#345 | ||
| ND (565-578) | — | BCV#346 (beardless; star in left field) | ||
| ND (565-578) | — | BCV#347 (beardless; cross in left field) | ||
| ND (565-578) | — | BCV#348 (with slight beard; C in left field) |
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