Semissis of Justinian I SB143

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Sear:143
DOC:vol.I.pl.I,17
Ruler:Justinian I (527-565)
Metal:Gold
Denomination:Semissis
Mint:Constantinople
Description:Justinian I. AV Semissis. Constantinople mint.
AV: DN IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVG Emperor, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.
RV: VICTORI-AAVCCC Victory seated right, inscribing numerals on shield set on knee, star to left, chi-rho to right.
DOC vol.I.pl.I,17; MIB 17
Avers:DN IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVG
Avers description:Emperor, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Revers:VICTORI-AAVCCC
Revers description:Victory seated right, inscribing numerals on shield set on knee, star to left, chi-rho to right.
Mintmark:CONOB
Comment:MIB 17, 1.43 gm