Miliarense - Justinian I GLORIA ROMANORVM, Constantinopolis, Head Left, Bust Right

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year527-565
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Miliarense = 2 Siliqua = 1⁄12 Solidus Nomisma
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.3 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#153, DOC I#24
Obverse descriptionDraped and cuirassed bust right, wearing diademed helmet.
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 descriptionEmperor, nimbate, standing facing, with his head turned to left, holding spear and globus cruciger, star to right, COB in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORIA ROMANORVM COB
(Translation: `Glory of the Romans`)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (527-565)  - -
Catalog ID7185512520
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