1 Solidus - Witigis / In the name of Justinian I, 527-565 Star to the left

€153,132.00
IssuerOstrogothic Kingdom
Year536-539
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus = 3 Tremissis
CurrencyTremissis (490-553)
CompositionGold
Weight4.36 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Vandal#–, MIB I#31, Metlich#p.29
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust holding spear over shoulder, all surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N IVSTINI - LNVS PF AVC
(Translation: Dominus Noster Justinian Perpetuus Augustus Our Lord, Justinian, perpetual August)
Reverse descriptionWinged Victory facing left while holding cross, all with star to the left and surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORI - A AVCCC I COMOB
(Translation: Victoria Augustus / Constantinople Victory of the August / Costantinople)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (536-539) I - Struck in Ravenna -
Catalog ID1744790830
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