Miliarense - Justinian I GLORIA ROMANORVM, Constantinopolis, Large Pellets, COB, 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 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#152, MIB I#44
Obverse descriptionDraped and cuirassed bust right, wearing diademed helmet, all within circle of large pellets which are four stars.
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 right, holding spear and globus cruciger, star to right, COB in exergue, all within circle of large pellets which are four stars.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORIA ROMANORVM COB
(Translation: `Glory of the Romans`)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (527-565)  - -
Catalog ID1101785560
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