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

€153,128.00
IssuerOstrogothic Kingdom
Year536-540
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus = 3 Tremissis
CurrencyTremissis (490-553)
CompositionGold
Weight4.49 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#cf. 122
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust holding spear over shoulder, all surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N IVSTINIL - NV S PP 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 A COMOP
(Translation: Victoria Augustus / Constantinople Victory of the August / Costantinople)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (536-540) A - -
Catalog ID1759664810
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