Byzantine Empire. Justinian I (AD 527-565). Solidus Constantinopolis

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Carmen Vera Gutiérrez
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Description from the seller

I present a solidus of Justinian I, 527-565 AD, right at the dawn of Byzantine monetization, representing the prosperity phase.
Mint Constantinople, today Istanbul.
gold 999 fineness, weight 4.43 g
Coin diameter 20 mm
It is presented in splendid condition SPL
The coin bears on the obverse the emperor, his helmet and the inscriptions

DN IUSTINIANUS P P AVG

On the reverse, Victoria and the inscriptions

VICTORIA AVGGG Z, CONOB

The images are an integral part of the description.

I present a solidus of Justinian I, 527-565 AD, right at the dawn of Byzantine monetization, representing the prosperity phase.
Mint Constantinople, today Istanbul.
gold 999 fineness, weight 4.43 g
Coin diameter 20 mm
It is presented in splendid condition SPL
The coin bears on the obverse the emperor, his helmet and the inscriptions

DN IUSTINIANUS P P AVG

On the reverse, Victoria and the inscriptions

VICTORIA AVGGG Z, CONOB

The images are an integral part of the description.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Byzantine Empire
Year/period and variation
Constantinopolis
Ruler
Justinian I (AD 527-565)
Denomination
Solidus
Metal
AV
Condition
Ungraded
ItalyVerified
56
Objects sold
Private

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