Byzantine Empire, Justinian I, Solidus Constantinople

Less common type with the outbuilding marked with the letter Z with a dot.

A very nicely preserved gold Byzantine solidus.

Coin removed from the cover with polished edges.


Byzantine Empire

Justinian I (527–565), Solidus, Constantinople mint

Obverse: the bust of the emperor straight ahead

D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG

Reverse: an angel standing in front of him, holding a long cross and an apple with a cross, in episode CONOB

VICTORIA AVGGG Z

Gold 3.06 g