Justinian I AU Solidus – VICTORIA AVGGG Z (Constantinople Mint)

Byzantine Gold Solidus of Justinian I

Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, holding globus cruciger in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder.

Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG Z / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long linear staff surmounted by staurogram in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, star.

538 – 545 AD. · Constantinople Mint · SB 140, DOC 9g. MIB 7.

4.36g · 22mm