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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
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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

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