Solidus of Justin I and Justinian I, Constantinople

Artists

Description

Obv.: Justin (l.) and Justinian (r.) seated to front on double throne; both figures are nimbate with trefoil ornaments on their heads, their hands clasped to their breasts; each holds a globe in l. hand, and the l. knee of each is advanced; between heads, a cross. Rev.: Angel facing, wearing tunic and pallium; in r. hand, a long cross; in l. hand, a globe-cross; in r. field, a star.

Dimensions

4.22 g