1 Solidus, Byzantine Empire, 518 - 527

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One (1) solidus coin, Justin I

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Byzantine Empire, 518-527

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Obverse Image: A 3/4 portrait of Justin I helmeted, diademed and curriassed facing.

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Obverse Text: DN / IVSTINIANVS / PP / AVG

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Reverse Image: Victory faces forward holding a long cross and a globus cruciger.

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Reverse Text: VICTORIA / AVGGG / H / CONOB

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General Information: CONOB = (Constantinopolis Obryza, 'Pure Gold of Constantinople').

Date Made: 518 - 527

Maker: Justin I Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Byzantine EmpireCity: Turkey: İstanbul province, ConstantinopleAssociated Place: Turkey: Hatay, Antioch

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1995.0049.0014Catalog Number: 1995.0049.0014Accession Number: 1995.0049

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 21.2 mm; 1/32 in x 27/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-11af-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1251834

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