1 Solidus - Witigis / In the name of Justinian I, 527-565 Ravenna

Issuer Ostrogothic Kingdom
Year 536-540
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Solidus = 3 Tremissis
Currency Tremissis (490-553)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.30 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIB I#32, Metlich#p.29
Obverse description Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust holding spear over shoulder, all surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N IVSTINI - LNVS PF AVC
(Translation: Our Lord, Justinian, perpetual August)
Reverse description Winged Victory facing left while holding globe mounted by Christogram, all with star to the left and surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VICTORI - A AVCCC I CONOB
(Translation: Victory of the August / Costantinople)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (536-540) I - -
Numisquare ID 7457144610
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