Byzantine Empire. Justinian I (AD 527-565). Semissis Konstantinopel 527–565 AD

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Uncertified gold Semissis from Constantinople, minted ca. 527–565 AD, depicting Justinian I on the obverse and Victoria on a shield on the reverse; weight 2.24 g, diameter 19 mm, catalogue numbers Sear Byzantine 143, MIBE 17, DOC 17.

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Justinian I – Byzantine Empire – Semissis (ca. 527–565 AD)


Obverse (Avers): Bust of Justinian facing to the right, seen frontally, with a pearl diadem, drapery, and cuirass.
Umschrift: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG
Back side (reverse): Victoria sits to the right on a shield with a stylized trophy pattern, inscribing the shield on her knee. In front of her is a Staurogram (Chi-Rho), with a star behind.
Transcription: VICTORIA AVGGG, in the section: CONOB
Semissis
Material: Gold (AV)
Minting period: ca. AD 527–565.
Mint: Constantinople
Weight: 2.24 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Catalog number: Sear Byzantine 143, MIBE 17; DOC 17



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Justinian I – Byzantine Empire – Semissis (ca. 527–565 AD)


Obverse (Avers): Bust of Justinian facing to the right, seen frontally, with a pearl diadem, drapery, and cuirass.
Umschrift: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG
Back side (reverse): Victoria sits to the right on a shield with a stylized trophy pattern, inscribing the shield on her knee. In front of her is a Staurogram (Chi-Rho), with a star behind.
Transcription: VICTORIA AVGGG, in the section: CONOB
Semissis
Material: Gold (AV)
Minting period: ca. AD 527–565.
Mint: Constantinople
Weight: 2.24 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Catalog number: Sear Byzantine 143, MIBE 17; DOC 17



The shipment is insured. I am happy to assist with any questions.
This article is subject to the margin scheme under § 25a UStG. The VAT is not shown separately.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Byzantine Empire
Year/Period and Variation
Konstantinopel 527–565 AD
Ruler
Justinian I (AD 527-565)
Denomination
Semissis
Metal
AV
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
2.24 g
Number of items
1
Theme
Constantinople 527–565 AD
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Objects sold
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