Solidus of Justin II | Harvard Art Museums

Identification and Creation

Object Number: 1951.31.4.630
People: Justin II, Byzantine (r. 565 - 578 CE)
Title: Solidus of Justin II
Classification: Coins
Work Type: coin
Date: 565-578 CE
Places: Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Ravenna (North Italy)
Period: Byzantine period, Early
Culture: Byzantine
Persistent Link: https://hvrd.art/o/146419

Physical Descriptions

Medium

gold

Metal

AV

Technique

Struck

Dimensions

4.43 g

Denomination

solidus

Inscriptions and Marks

Obverse Inscription: DNI VSTI NVSPPAVC
Reverse Inscription: VICTORI AAVCCCD. In ex., CONOV.

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number: DOC 1, 201b.1 (p. 260)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
Accession Year: 1951
Object Number: 1951.31.4.630
Division: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact: am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description: Obv.: Bust facing, in cuirass and helmet with plume, diadem, pendilia and trefoil ornament. In r. hand, globe surmounted by Victory who crowns him with a wreath. On l. shoulder, shield with horseman device but no loop.
Rev.: Constantinople seated, looking r. with helmet, tunic and mantle. On r. shoulder, aegis. With r. hand, leans on spear. In l., gl. cr.

Verification Level

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