Byzantine Empire Miliarense - Justinian I, 527 – 565

GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis; Bust Facing

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Information

Country Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498 – 720)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Miliarense - Justinian I
Year 527 – 565
Ruler Justinian I (527–565)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

Miliarense - Justinian I from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 527 to 565. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4 g.

Obverse
Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield, all within circle of large pellets around which is +CO+NS+tA+Nt. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-ustus)
"Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
Reverse
Emperor, nimbate, standing facing, with his head turned to left, holding spear and leaning on shield, star to right, border of large pellets. ("Glory of the Romans")

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (527-565) 

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