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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1951.31.4.551
People
Justin II, Byzantine (r. 565 - 578 CE)
Title
Coin of Justin II
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
576-577 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Constantinople (Thrace)
Period
Byzantine period, Early
Culture
Byzantine
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/50990

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
13.21 g
Denomination
follis
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: DNIVSTI NVSPPAVC
  • Reverse Inscription: Large "M". To l., ANNO (downwards). In ex., CON. To r., XII (X above II). Beneath, A

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
DOC 1, 42a.1 (p. 213)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
Accession Year
1951
Object Number
1951.31.4.551
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Justin, on l. and Sophia on r., seated, nimbate, on double lyre-backed throne. He holds in r. hand, gl. cr., she holds cruciform scepter.
Rev.: M. Above, cross.

Verification Level

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