Harvard Art Museums > 1951.31.4.630: Solidus of Justin II Coins Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Zoom Out Zoom In Reset Zoom Full Screen Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"Solidus of Justin II (Justin II) , 1951.31.4.630,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, Dec 22, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/146419. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. Identification and Creation Object Number 1951.31.4.630 People Justin II, Byzantine (r. 565 - 578 CE) Title Solidus of Justin II Classification Coins Work Type coin Date 565-578 CE Places Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Ravenna (North Italy) Period Byzantine period, Early Culture Byzantine Persistent Link https://hvrd.art/o/146419 Physical Descriptions Medium gold Metal AV Technique Struck Dimensions 4.43 g Die Axis 5 Denomination solidus Inscriptions and Marks Obverse Inscription: DNI VSTI NVSPPAVC Reverse Inscription: VICTORI AAVCCCD. In ex., CONOV. State, Edition, Standard Reference Number Standard Reference Number DOC 1, 201b.1 (p. 260) Acquisition and Rights Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore Accession Year 1951 Object Number 1951.31.4.630 Division Asian and Mediterranean Art Contact am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. Descriptions Description Obv.: Bust facing, in cuirass and helmet with plume, diadem, pendilia and trefoil ornament. In r. hand, globe surmounted by Victory who crowns him with a wreath. On l. shoulder, shield with horseman device but no loop. Rev.: Constantinople seated, looking r. with helmet, tunic and mantle. On r. shoulder, aegis. With r. hand, leans on spear. In l., gl. cr. Verification Level This record was created from historic documentation and may not have been reviewed by a curator; it may be inaccurate or incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art at am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
