Solidus - Justinian I VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis ND
| Gold | 4.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-565 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#308338 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Victories standing facing each other, long cross between them, a star above each, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGGG
★ ★
CONOB
Translation: Victory of the emperor.
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 one side, and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other. This highlights the importance of religion in the Byzantine Empire during this period.
