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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1951.31.4.1012
People
Justinian II, Byzantine (r. 685-695; co-r. 705-711)
Title
Solidus of Justinian II, Constantinople
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
686-687 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Constantinople (Thrace)
Period
Byzantine period, Early
Culture
Byzantine
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/75203

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Gold
Metal
AV
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
4.42 g
Die Axis
6
Denomination
solidus
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: JUSTINIA NYSPEAV
  • Reverse Inscription: VICTORIA AVSY. At end, Z. Beneath, CONOB.

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
DOC 2.2, 2c (p. 575)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
Accession Year
1951
Object Number
1951.31.4.1012
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Bust facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross and circlet. In r. hand, gl. cr.

Rev.: Cross potent on base and three steps.

Exhibition History

  • 32Q: 3620 University Study Gallery, Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, 01/17/2017 - 05/08/2017

Verification Level

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