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Coin of Justinian I

Coin of Justinian I

r. c. 527 - 565 CE

Justinian I

Byzantine

Obv.: Bust facing, in helmet with plume and diadem in trefoil ornament in front, and cuirass. In r. hand holds gl. cr. On l. shoulder, shield with horseman device. In field r., cross. Rev.: M. Above, cross. Beneath date on r. (XX), crescent outward

Bronze

Byzantine period, Early

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