Solidus of Justin I SB55

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#LBR:550
Sear:55
DOC:vol.I.pl.I,1b
Ruler:Justin I (518-527)
Metal:Gold
Denomination:Solidus
Mint:Constantinople
Description:Justin I. AV Solidus. Constantinople mint.
AV: DN IVSTINVS PPAVG Emperor, , helmeted and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters to right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy.
RV: VICTORIA AVGGG Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross surmounted by reversed P, star in left field.
DOC vol.I.pl.I,1b
Avers:DN IVSTINVS PPAVG
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:VICTORIA AVGGG
Revers description:Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross surmounted by reversed P, star in left field.
Mintmark:CONOB
Comment:MIB 2