Byzantine Empire Solidus - Justinian I, 527 – 565
VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis
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Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus - Justinian I
Year
527 – 565
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.5
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Justinian I from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 527 to 565. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.5 g.
- Obverse
- Justinian seated facing in consular robes, holding mappa and cross, mintmark in exergue. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-ustus)"Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor".)
- Reverse
- Two Victories standing facing each other, long cross between them, a star above each, mintmark in exergue. (Victory of the emperor.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (527-565) CONOB | — |
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