Solidus - Justinian II VICTORIA AVGV, Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year686-687
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionGold
Weight4.45 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1243, DOC II-2#2
Obverse descriptionBust of Justinianus II facing, large beardless face, wearing crown cruciger and chlamys, holding globus cruciger in right hand.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIЧSTINIANЧS Pε AV
(Translation: Justinianus Pe (-rpetuus) Au (-gustus) : `Justinianus Perpetual August`.)
Reverse descriptionCross potent on three steps. Mintmark in exergue; lettering ending by officina mark.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringVICTORIA AVGЧ Γ CONOB
(Translation: Victoria Augu (-sti) : `Victory of the August`.)
EdgeGross
Mint
MintageND (686-687) Z - Constantinopolis, 7th officina - DOC# 2c -
ND (686-687) Γ - Constantinopolis, 3rd officina - DOC# 2a -
ND (686-687) Є - Constantinopolis, 5th officina - DOC# 2b -
Catalog ID2971287020
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