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Tremissis of Justinian I
Byzantine
Early Byzantine Period
A.D. 527–565
Mint: Syracuse?
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 16 mm. Weight: 1.48 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.371
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CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Justinian I to right.
DNIVSTINI PPAVC
Reverse: Victory advancing right, holding wreath and globus cruciger; to right, star.
VICTORIAAVGVSTORVM in exergue: CONOB
DNIVSTINI PPAVC
Reverse: Victory advancing right, holding wreath and globus cruciger; to right, star.
VICTORIAAVGVSTORVM in exergue: CONOB
ProvenanceBy 1935: Private Collection, U.S.; anonymous gift to MFA, April 4, 1935