1 Solidus, Byzantine Empire, 685 - 695

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One (1) solidus coin, Justinian II

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Byzantine Empire, 685-695

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Obverse Image: Bust of Christ facing with cross behind head, long hair and full beard wearing a pallium and colobium, raising hand in benediction.

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Obverse Text: CRISTOS / REX / RETNANTIPM

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Reverse Image: Justinian wearing a crown and loros, standing facing while holding a cross potent set on two steps and akakia, mint mark below.

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Reverse Text: IUSTINIANUS / SERU / CHRISTI

Date Made: 685 - 695

Maker: Justinian II Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Turkey: İstanbul province, Istanbul

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1995.0049.0083Accession Number: 1995.0049Catalog Number: 1995.0049.0083

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 19.2 mm; 1/32 in x 3/4 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-650d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1304359

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