Aureus - Justinian I VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; Constantinopolis ND
| Gold | 5.43 g | - |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-565 |
| Value | Aureus (1) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.43 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#308337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm, Chi-Rho in left field, a star in right field, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM
☧ ★
CONOB
Translation: Victory of the emperor.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin of Justinian I is that it features the emperor's image with a distinctive "sidelock" hairstyle, which was a characteristic feature of the emperor's portraits during his reign. This hairstyle, known as the "Justinian curl," can be seen on many of the coins issued during his reign and has become an iconic symbol of the Byzantine Empire.
