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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1951.31.4.533
People
Justin II, Byzantine (r. 565 - 578 CE)
Title
Coin of Justin II
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
565-578 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Constantinople (Thrace)
Period
Byzantine period, Early
Culture
Byzantine
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/147395

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
4.36 g
Die Axis
6
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: DNIVSTI NVSPPAV
  • Reverse Inscription: ((ORIARO MANORVM (instead of CL there are two parenthetic-like marks at the beginning of the inscription

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
DOC 1, 17.2 (p. 203)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
Accession Year
1951
Object Number
1951.31.4.533
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Bust r. diademed, in cuirass and paludamentum. Border of large pellets. Rev.: Emperor nimbate standing looking r., wearing cuirass and paludamentum, holding in l. hand gl. cr.; leaning with r. on long spear. In field r., star. Borders of large pellets.

Verification Level

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