byzantine-empire-527-565-ad-reign-of-justinian-i-item-3
DenominationSolidus
Country / EmpireByzantine Empire
Obverse DesignHelmeted and cuirassed bust of Emperor Justinian I facing forward, holding a globus cruciger (orb with cross) in his right hand and a shield in his left. Inscription around.
Reverse DesignWinged angel (Victory) standing facing, holding a long staff surmounted by a staurogram (Christogram) in the right hand and a globus cruciger in the left. Inscription around, mint mark 'CONOB' in the exergue.
