1 Solidus, Byzantine Empire, 527 - 565

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One (1) solidus coin, Justinian I

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Byzantine Empire, 527 - 565

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Obverse Image: 3/4 bust of Justinian facing right wearing a helmet and cuirass, holding a spear over his shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy.

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Obverse Text: DN / IVSTINIANVS / P / P / AVG

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Reverse Image: Winged Victory standing facing, holding jeweled cross and globus cruciger; star in right field.

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Reverse Text: VICTORI-A AVGGG and officina letter, here Alpha (A), CONOB.

Date Made: 527 - 565

Maker: Justinian I Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Byzantine Empire

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, Byzantine Coins, Josiah K. Lilly Jr. Collection

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Credit Line: Estate of Josiah K. Lilly

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.68.159.6065Catalog Number: 68.159.6065Accession Number: 283645

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: .12 cm x 2.14 cm; 1/16 in x 27/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-6d4c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1763886

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