46. Solidus Coin, Justinian I the Great, Byzantine Empire, 542-565 AD, gold, collector's item

Obverse legend: DN IVSTINI - ANVS P P AVC Obverse description: Legend arranged circularly on the edge. Centrally, the emperor's bust is represented frontally with a diadem with pendilia, with clasp and paludamentum. In his right hand he holds a globus cruciger, in his left hand a shield with a riding knight. Outer linear circle. Reverse legend: VICTORI - A AVC CC Z / CONOB Reverse description: Legend arranged circularly on the edge and linearly in exergue. Centrally, draped angel represented standing frontally, holding in his right hand a cross terminated at the top with the staurogram, and in his left hand a globus cruciger. Star in the right field. Partially visible outer pearl circle.

Dimensions

weight 4 g, custom d=19.70 mm

Description

gold

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