Gold Solidus


Gold Solidus of Justinian I
527-545

Solidus is a generally pure gold coin from the late Roman Empire

This is the back side of the coin showing an angel holding a long cross and a globes cruciger (cross-bearing orb) a symbol of christian authority.
The frontside depicts Justinian in a full frontal portrait (not the traditional profile) which set the standard for coins for the rest of the Byzantine Empire.

 

Byzantine. Gold Solidus of Justinian I, Reverse: S CE; in exergue, CONOB.. c. CE 527-545. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/AWRISTONIG_10313350825

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