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Solidus - Justinian I VICTORIA AVGGG; Rome ND
| Gold | 4.39 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 547-549 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.39 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#196554 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Angel standing facing, holding long staff terminating in Christogram with right hand and globus cruciger in left; in field to right, six pointed star.
Lettering:
VICTORI-A AVGGG Z
CONOB
Comment
The coin in the main image (21 mm, 4.42 g, 6 h, Good Very Fine):◦ Auctioned by Nomos AG, Auction 19, 17 November 2019, Lot 404. Sold for 800 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Justinian I (VICTORIA AVGGG; Rome) ND (547-549) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Justinian I, who was the Byzantine Emperor from 527 to 565 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that featured the image of the emperor on one side and the image of the Virgin Mary on the other. This coin, in particular, features the image of Justinian I with a long beard and a crown, and on the reverse side, it has the image of the Virgin Mary seated on a throne, holding a scepter in her right hand and an orb in her left hand. This coin is considered rare and highly valuable among collectors due to its historical significance and the fact that it was issued during a time of great cultural and religious change in the Byzantine Empire.
