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Solidus of Justinian I

Byzantine
Early Byzantine Period
A.D. 552–565
Mint: Ravenna

Medium/Technique Gold
Dimensions Diameter: 22 mm. Weight: 4.45 gm. Die Axis: 5
Credit Line Gift of Henry H. Fay
Accession Number13.1356
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ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing. On left shoulder, shield with horseman device. In right hand, cross on globe. Helmet has plume and diadem.
DNIVSTINI ANVSPPAVC (AV ligatured)
Reverse: Angel standing, facing, holding long linear staff surmounted by Chi-Rho. Star in field at right.
VICTORI AACCCgamma In exergue CONOB

B in CONOB malformed and obscure






ProvenanceBy date unknown: Henry H. Fay Collection; 1913: Gift of Henry H. Fay to MFA, May 1, 1913