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

Issuer Ostrogothic Kingdom
Year 536-539
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Solidus = 3 Tremissis
Currency Tremissis (490-553)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.36 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Vandal#–, MIB I#31, 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: Dominus Noster Justinian Perpetuus Augustus Our Lord, Justinian, perpetual August)
Reverse description Winged Victory facing left while holding cross, all with star to the left and surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VICTORI - A AVCCC I COMOB
(Translation: Victoria Augustus / Constantinople Victory of the August / Costantinople)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (536-539) I - Struck in Ravenna -
Numisquare ID 1744790830
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