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Justin I, 518-527. Gold Solidus (4.48 g) minted at Constantinople. EF

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Coins: Ancient Start Price:380.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 900.00 USD
Justin I, 518-527. Gold Solidus (4.48 g) minted at Constantinople. EF
Justin I, 518-527. Gold Solidus (4.48 g) minted at Constantinople. Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing to right of Justin I, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Angel holding long cross and globus cruciger; star in lower right field. D.O. 2a; S. 56. Boldly struck and lustrous. Choice Extremely Fine. .

The three gold denominations used in commerce during the early Byzantine state were the solidus, semissis (half solidus) and tremissis (third solidus). The monthly wage for a soldier with his own horse was generally a solidus, and in fact, derived from the term "soldier" .
Estimated Value $800 - 900.