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Solidus - Justin II VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis ND
| Gold | 4.5 g | 19.4 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justin II (565-578) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 565-578 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#138184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Constantinopolis seated facing, looking right, holding sceptre and cross on globe;
- Variants with star in field to left (BVC#346);
- Variants with cross in field to left (BVC#347);
- Variants with C in field to left (BVC#348);
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVCCC and officina letter
mintmark CONOB
Unabridged legend: Victoria Augustorum
Translation: The victory of the Augustii
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Justin II on one side and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other, indicating the importance of Christianity in the Byzantine Empire during this time period.
