36 Solidi - Justinian I SALVS ET GLORIA ROMANORVM

€308,332.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year527-565
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value36 Solidi
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionGold
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#134, MIB I#1, BMC Byz#25
Obverse descriptionBust of Justinian, nimbate, three-quarter face to right, wearing richly ornamented helmet with plume, diadem, cuirass and military cloak, holding a spear in right hand, a shield behind left shoulder.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG
(Translation: D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-ustus) `Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor`)
Reverse descriptionJustinian on horse advancing right, holdind spear with right hand, preceded by Victory, head left, holding palm and trophy; a star in field before Justinian`s head; mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVS ET GLORIA ROMANORVM CONOB
(Translation: Salvation and Glory of the Romans.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (527-565) CONOB - -
Catalog ID2245956000
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