1 Siliqua, Byzantine Empire, 527 - 565

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One (1) siliqua coin, Justinian I

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Byzantine Empire, 527-565

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Obverse Image: Right facing bust of Justinian wearing pearl-diadem, draped and cuirassed.

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Obverse Text: DN / IVSTINI-ANVS / PP / AG

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Reverse Image: Wreath.

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Reverse Text: VOT / MVLT / HTI in three lines within wreath.

Date Made: 527 - 565

Maker: Justinian I Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Tunisia: Tunis, Carthage

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1995.0049.0022Catalog Number: 1995.0049.0022Accession Number: 1995.0049

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: silver (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 14.5 mm; 1/32 in x 9/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-1561-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1251755

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