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ID:     6896
Type:     Byzantine
Region:     BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Issuer:     Justinian I
Date Ruled:     AD 527-565
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Light Weight Solidus
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     A.D. 545-565
Obverse Legend:     D N IVSTINIANVS PP AVG
Obverse Description:     Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust facing, globus in right, shield decorated with horseman
Reverse Legend:     VICTORIA AVGGG I
Reverse Description:     Angel standing facing in tunic and pallium, holding long staff topped with P in right and globus cruciger in left, star right, CONOB in exergue
Mint:     Constatninople
Primary Reference:     SBCV 140
Reference2:     MIB 9
Photograph Credit:     FORUM ANCIENT COINS
Source:     http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?zpg=4318
Notes:     Officina "I" only know for this type.