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Solidus of Justinian I
Byzantine
Early Byzantine Period
A.D. 545–565
Mint: Constantinople
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 21 mm. Weight: 4.45 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Edward Jackson Holmes Collection—Bequest of Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes
Accession Number65.281
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CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, holding cross on globe in right hand with shield with horseman device on left shoulder.
DNIVSTINI ANVSPPAVC
Reverse: Angel standing, facing, holding long linear staff surmounted by Chi-Rho. In field at right, star.
VICTORI AAVCCCS In exergue CONOB
DNIVSTINI ANVSPPAVC
Reverse: Angel standing, facing, holding long linear staff surmounted by Chi-Rho. In field at right, star.
VICTORI AAVCCCS In exergue CONOB
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Edward Jackson Holmes (1873-1950) Collection; 1932-1941 and 1949-1965: lent by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes to MFA; 1965: bequest of Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes to MFA, March 10, 1965