Semissis - Justinian I

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year527-565
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSemissis (1/2)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionGold
Weight1.9 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#143, DOC I#17, MIB I#17
Obverse descriptionPearl diademed head of Justinian, right
Obverse script
Obverse letteringDN IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVG
(Translation: Dominus Noster Justinianus Pater Patriae Augustus Our Lord Justinian, Father of our Country, Ruler)
Reverse descriptionVictory seated right inscribing numerals upon shield on knee star to left, chi-rho to right
Reverse script
Reverse letteringVICTORI-AAVCCC CONOB (mintmark)
(Translation: Victory Constantinople mint)
Edge
MintCONOB
Constantinople, modern-day
Istanbul, Turkey (476-1923)
MintageND (527-565)  - -
Catalog ID9517845870
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