© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Solidus In the name of Justin I
| Gold | 4.33 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 575-625 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus (circa 301-750) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.33 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#153498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged Saint Michael surrounded by legend that is read from right to left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORI - A AVCCC I
CONOB
Translation:
Victoria Augustus / Constantinople
Victory of the August / Constantinople
Edge
Plain
Comment
This is a seemingly unpublished type that is said to be struck from the late-6th to early-7th centuries. While some sources suggest this coin to be a Lombardic issue of Benevento, the style seems too odd to say that with certainty.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Justin I, who was a Byzantine Emperor, despite being issued by a Germanic tribe. This suggests that there was cultural exchange and influence between the two regions during this time period.
