Byzantine Empire Semissis - Justinian I, 527 – 565
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Semissis
Year
527 – 565
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.9
Diameter (mm)
18
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Semissis from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 527 to 565. Struck in Gold. Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.9 g.
- Obverse
- Pearl diademed head of Justinian, right (Dominus Noster Justinianus Pater Patriae Augustus Our Lord Justinian, Father of our Country, Ruler)
- Reverse
- Victory seated right inscribing numerals upon shield on knee star to left, chi-rho to right (Victory Constantinople mint)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (527-565) | — |
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