byzantine-empire-527-565-ad-reign-of-justinian-i-item
DenominationSolidus
Country / EmpireByzantine Empire
Obverse DesignTypically a helmeted, cuirassed bust of Emperor Justinian I facing right or front, holding a globus cruciger or spear and shield. Legend often includes DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG.
Reverse DesignAngel (or Victory) standing facing, holding a long staff surmounted by a staurogram (Christogram) in the left hand and a globus cruciger in the right. Legend typically VICTORIA AVGGG, with a letter indicating the officina (workshop) to the right of the angel.
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