Solidus of Justinian I SB137
| #LBR: | 1370 |
| Sear: | 137 |
| DOC: | vol.I.pl.I,3c |
| Ruler: | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Metal: | Gold |
| Denomination: | Solidus |
| Mint: | Constantinople |
| Description: | Justinian I. AV Solidus. Constantinople mint. AV: D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG Emperor, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters to right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy. RV: VICTORI-A AVGGG Angel standing facing, holding jewelled cross and cross on globe, star in right field, officina letter. DOC vol.I.pl.I,3c |
| Avers: | D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG |
| Avers description: | Emperor, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters to right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy. |
| Revers: | VICTORI-A AVGGG |
| Revers description: | Angel standing facing, holding jewelled cross and cross on globe, star in right field, officina letter. |
| Mintmark: | CONOB |
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