Miliarense - Justinian I GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis; ☩✶☩✶☩✶☩✶; Bust Facing ND
| Silver | 4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-565 |
| Value | 1 Miliarense = 2 Siliqua = 1⁄12 Solidus Nomisma |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#300737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Emperor, nimbate, standing facing, with his head turned to left, holding spear and leaning on shield, star to right, COB in exergue, border of normal size pellets, ornamented with four crosses and four stars equally spaced alternately.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
COB
Translation: "Glory of the Romans"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Miliarense coin featuring Justinian I is that it was part of a monetary reform implemented by the emperor in 538 AD, which introduced a new standardized system of coinage for the Byzantine Empire. This reform helped to stabilize the empire's economy and facilitate trade throughout its territories.