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ID:     2916
Type:     Byzantine
Region:     BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Issuer:     Justinian I
Date Ruled:     AD 527-565
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Solidus
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     A.D. c. 542-565
Diameter:     21.2 mm
Weight:     4.47 g
Die Axis:     6 h
Obverse Legend:     D N IVSTINIANVS PP AVG
Obverse Description:     Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing holding globus cruciger in left hand and shield in right
Reverse Legend:     VICTORIA AVGGG B / * / CONOB
Reverse Description:     Angel standing facing, holding long staff topped with Christogram in right hand and globus cruciger in left hand, star right CONOB in ex
Mint Mark:     CONOB
Mint:     Constantinople
Primary Reference:     SBCV 0140
Reference2:     DOC 9
Photograph Credit:     FORUM ANCIENT COINS
Source:     http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?zpg=2861