Byzantine Empire. Justin I (AD 518-527). Gold Solidus, Constantinople mint 519-527 A.D.
Grade: VF+/EF- minor surface marks/graffiti
Material: Gold
Weight: 4,41 g
Diameter: 20 mm
Ref.: DOC 2f. MIB 3. SB 56
Obverse: D N IVSTINVS P P AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Justin I facing slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder
Reverse: VICTORIA AVGGG S / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long linear cross in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, star
Culture/region
Byzantine Empire
Ruler/era
Justin I (AD 518-527)
Metal
Gold
Denomination
Solidus
Year/Period and Variation
Constantinople mint 519-527 A.D.
Condition
VF+/EF- minor surface marks/graffiti