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Miliarense - Justinian I GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis; Bust Left ND
| Silver | 4.3 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 | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#300725 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Emperor, nimbate, standing facing, with his head turned to left, raising his right hand and holding globus in his left, star to right, COB in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
COB
Translation: "Glory of the Romans"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Justinian I, who was the Byzantine Emperor at the time of its minting, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the inscription "GLORIA ROMANORVM" meaning "Glory of the Romans" in Latin, indicating the coin's connection to the Roman Empire and its legacy.
