© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Light Solidus - Justin II VICTORIA AVGGG; Antioch ND
| Gold | 4.05 g | - |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justin II (565-578) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 565-578 |
| Value | Light Solidus = 11⁄12 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.05 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#93236 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding spear and plain globe, mintmark OB star-cross-star
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGGG Θς
OB*+*
Translation:
“Victoria Augustorum - Theoupolis”
(Victory of the Augusts - Antioch)
22 Siliquae
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Light Solidus - Justin II (VICTORIA AVGGG; Antioch) ND (565-578) coin from the Byzantine Empire is that it features an image of the emperor Justin II on one side and the symbol of the Byzantine Empire, the double-headed eagle, on the other. This coin was minted during Justin II's reign, which lasted from 565 to 578 AD, and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire. Despite being made of gold, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time, the coin was still widely used for everyday transactions, reflecting the prosperity and economic activity of the Byzantine Empire during this period.
