Byzantine Empire 36 Solidi - Justinian I, 527 – 565

SALVS ET GLORIA ROMANORVM

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498 – 720)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 36 Solidi - Justinian I
Year 527 – 565
Ruler Justinian I (527–565)
Composition Gold
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes

Description

36 Solidi - Justinian I from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 527 to 565. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
Bust of Justinian, nimbate, three-quarter face to right, wearing richly ornamented helmet with plume, diadem, cuirass and military cloak, holding a spear in right hand, a shield behind left shoulder. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-ustus)"Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
Reverse
Justinian on horse advancing right, holdind spear with right hand, preceded by Victory, head left, holding palm and trophy; a star in field before Justinian's head; mintmark in exergue. (Salvation and Glory of the Romans.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (527-565) CONOB

Mentioned in the community 0

No mentions yet.