Solidus - Justinian I VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis

Features

Issuer	Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor	Justinian I (527-565)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	527-538
Value	1 Solidus
Currency	First Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
Composition	Gold
Weight	4.5 g
Diameter	21 mm
Thickness	0.8 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 120628
References	BCV# 140 David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes).

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Obverse

Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding cross on globe and shield

Script: Latin

Lettering: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG

Reverse

Angel standing facing, holding linear, P-headed cross and cross on globe; star in right field; mintmark CONOB.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGGG Є
CONOB

Mint

CONOB

Constantinople, modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (476-1923)

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Date		Frequency
Undetermined
ND (527-538) CONOB A	Constantinopolis, 1st officina	14%
ND (527-538) CONOB B	Constantinopolis, 2nd officina	4%
ND (527-538) CONOB H	Constantinopolis, 8th officina	18%
ND (527-538) CONOB I	Constantinopolis, 10th officina	7%
ND (527-538) CONOB IB	Constantinopolis, 11th officina	4%
ND (527-538) CONOB S	Constantinopolis, 6th officina	0%
ND (527-538) CONOB Z	Constantinopolis, 7th officina	4%
ND (527-538) CONOB Γ	Constantinopolis, 3rd officina	0%
ND (527-538) CONOB Δ	Constantinopolis, 4th officina	0%
ND (527-538) CONOB Θ	Constantinopolis, 9th officina	18%
ND (527-538) CONOB Є	Constantinopolis, 5th officina	18%

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232322 Lot 61155	25 May 2023	ND (527-538) CONOB A – Constantinopolis, 1st officina	UNC (NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5)	USD 750.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232322 Lot 61154	25 May 2023	ND (527-538) CONOB H – Constantinopolis, 8th officina	UNC (NGC MS 4/5 - 4/5)	USD 630.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232322 Lot 61157	25 May 2023	ND (527-538) CONOB H – Constantinopolis, 8th officina	XF (NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5)	USD 516.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232322 Lot 61156	25 May 2023	ND (527-538) CONOB Γ – Constantinopolis, 3rd officina	AU (NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 2/5)	USD 660.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 149 Lot 403	8 Feb 2025	Undetermined	XF	USD 555.54 (EUR 479.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 144 Lot 696	17 Nov 2024	Undetermined	XF	USD 465.07 (EUR 401.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 136 Lot 727	28 Aug 2024	Undetermined	XF	Unsold
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