Miliarense - Justinian I (GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis; Shield, Bust Right) ND (527-565) front Miliarense - Justinian I (GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis; Shield, Bust Right) ND (527-565) back
Miliarense - Justinian I (GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis; Shield, Bust Right) ND (527-565) photo
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Miliarense - Justinian I GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis; Shield, Bust Right ND

 
Silver 4.3 g 21 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#300727
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.

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.