Byzantine Gold Solidus – Emperor Justinian I (AD 542–552)
$1,975.00
Authentic Byzantine gold solidus of Emperor Justinian I, struck at Thessalonica. About Extremely Fine, from the Euclidean Collection.
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Description
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Justinian I.
Gold Solidus, AD 542-552. Thessalonica.
Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif. Rev: VICTORIA AVCCC, angel standing facing, holding long cross and globe; star in right field, CONOB in exergue.
About Extremely Fine.
From the Euclidean Collection (collector’s ticket included).
Reference: DOC-7 (Constantinople); MIBE-22; Sear-138 note.
Weight: 4.45g.
Diameter: 21mm.
Die Axis: 6h.