1 Tremissis, Byzantine Empire, 527 - 565

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One (1) tremissis coin, Justinian I

Description (Brief)

Byzantine Empire, 527-565

Description (Brief)

Obverse Image: Portrait bust of Justinian wearing a pearl diadem, draping, and cuirass facing right.

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Obverse Text: DN / IVSTINIANVS / P / P / AVI

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Reverse Image: Winged Victory advancing to the right, holding a globus cruciger and wreath; star to the right.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: VICTORIA / AVGVSTORVM / CONOB

Date Made: 527 - 565

Maker: Justinian I Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Byzantine Empire

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1995.0049.0020Catalog Number: 1995.0049.0020Accession Number: 1995.0049

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 15.1 mm; 1/32 in x 19/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-1560-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1251754

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