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Solidus of Justin II
Byzantine
Early Byzantine Period
A.D. 565–578
Mint: Constantinople
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 20 mm. Weight: 4.44 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.343
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CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justin II facing, holding globe surmounted by Victory and shield decorated with horseman-enemy motif.
DNIVSTI NVSPPAV
Reverse: Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding spear in right hand and globus cruciger in left.
VICTORI AVCCC Z in exergue: CONOB
DNIVSTI NVSPPAV
Reverse: Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding spear in right hand and globus cruciger in left.
VICTORI AVCCC Z in exergue: CONOB
ProvenanceBy 1935: Private Collection, U.S.; anonymous gift to MFA, April 4, 1935