Solidus - Justinian I VICTORIA AVGGG, Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year527-538
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionGold
Weight4.5 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness0.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#140
Obverse descriptionHelmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding cross on globe and shield
Obverse script
Obverse letteringD N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG
Reverse descriptionAngel standing facing, holding linear, P-headed cross and cross on globe; star in right field; mintmark CONOB.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringVICTORIA AVGGG Є CONOB
Edge
MintCONOB
Constantinople, modern-day
Istanbul, Turkey (476-1923)
MintageND (527-538) CONOB A - Constantinopolis, 1st officina -
ND (527-538) CONOB B - Constantinopolis, 2nd officina -
ND (527-538) CONOB H - Constantinopolis, 8th officina -
ND (527-538) CONOB I - Constantinopolis, 10th officina -
ND (527-538) CONOB IB - Constantinopolis, 11th officina -
ND (527-538) CONOB S - Constantinopolis, 6th officina -
ND (527-538) CONOB Z - Constantinopolis, 7th officina -
ND (527-538) CONOB Γ - Constantinopolis, 3rd officina -
ND (527-538) CONOB Δ - Constantinopolis, 4th officina -
ND (527-538) CONOB Θ - Constantinopolis, 9th officina -
ND (527-538) CONOB Є - Constantinopolis, 5th officina -
Catalog ID8860562860
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