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Solidus with bust of Jovian

Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 363–364
Mint: Nicomedia

Medium/Technique Gold
Dimensions Diameter: 22 mm. Weight: 4.21 gm.
Credit Line Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.695
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ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Bust of Jovian diademed right, draped and wearing cuirass.
DNIOVIAN VSPEPAVG
Reverse: Rome and Constantinople (with foot on prow of galley) seated holding shield on which: VOT/ V/ MVLT/ X
SECVRITA SREI PVBLICAE In exergue: SMNE
ProvenanceBy 1935: anonymous private collection; anonymous gift to MFA, May 2, 1935