Gold Solidus of Justinian I 527-565 AD., Byzantine Empire, Constantinople mint, 6-th officina, DOC 9f

Reign

Justinian the Great 4 April 527 - 14 November 565 AD., Byzantine Empire

Denomination

AV Solidus

Date Struck

545-565 AD.

Mint

Constantinople, 6-th officina (S)

Obverse

DN IVSTINI - ANVS PP AVI, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus crucigerand and shield decorated with horseman

Reverse

VICTORI - A AVGGG S, Angel standing facing, holding staff terminating in Christogram and globus cruciger, star to right, CONOB in ex

Weight

4.46 grams

Diameter

22/20 mm

Reference

DOC 9f; MIBE 7; SB 140

Grade

Extremely fine