Solidus - Justinian I VICTORIA AVGGG, Rome

€2.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year547-549
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionGold
Weight4.39 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#291, MIB I#34, Sommer Byz#4.149, DOC I#320
Obverse descriptionHelmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian facing, holding globus cruciger in his right hand and shield with his left.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringD N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG
Reverse descriptionAngel standing facing, holding long staff terminating in Christogram with right hand and globus cruciger in left; in field to right, six pointed star.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringVICTORI-A AVGGG Z CONOB
Edge
Mint
MintageND (547-549) COMOK-Δ - DOC 1 320c.2 -
ND (547-549) CONOB-A - DOC 1 320a -
ND (547-549) CONOB-B - DOC 1 320b -
ND (547-549) CONOB-I - DOC 1 320f -
ND (547-549) CONOB-Z - DOC 1 320d -
ND (547-549) CONOI-Δ - DOC 1 320c.1 -
ND (547-549) CONOK-H - DOC 1 320e -
Catalog ID8320273010
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