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Solidus of Justin I and Justinian I, Constantinople

Solidus of Justin I and Justinian I, Constantinople

r. 518 - 527 CE

Justin I

Byzantine

Obv.: Justin (l.) and Justinian (r.) seated to front on double throne; both figures are nimbate with trefoil ornaments on their heads, their hands clasped to their breasts; each holds a globe in l. hand, and the l. knee of each is advanced; between heads, a cross. Rev.: Angel facing, wearing tunic and pallium; in r. hand, a long cross; in l. hand, a globe-cross; in r. field, a star.

gold

Byzantine period, Early

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