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Medallion of Justin II

Medallion of Justin II

r. 565 - 578 CE

Justin II

Byzantine

Obv.: Bust r. diademed, in cuirass and paludamentum. Border of large pellets. Rev.: Emperor nimbate standing looking r., wearing cuirass and paludamentum, holding in l. hand gl. cr.; leaning with r. on long spear. In field r., star. Borders of large pellets.

Silver

Byzantine period, Early

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