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Solidus: Helmeted and Cuirassed Bust of Justinian I Facing, Holding a Scepter and Shield; Victory Standing Facing, Holding a Long Cross and Globus Cruciger on Reverse
Solidus: Helmeted and Cuirassed Bust of Justinian I Facing, Holding a Scepter and Shield; Victory Standing Facing, Holding a Long Cross and Globus Cruciger on Reverse

Solidus: Helmeted and Cuirassed Bust of Justinian I Facing, Holding a Scepter and Shield; Victory Standing Facing, Holding a Long Cross and Globus Cruciger on Reverse

Artist
CultureByzantine
Date527-565 CE
MediumGold
Dimensions13/16 x 13/16 in., 0.00877 lb. (2 x 2 cm, 3.98g)
Classificationscoins & medals
Credit LineGift of William H. Race
Object number2012.37.3.2
DescriptionJustinian I Solidus from a collection of 211 Ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Persian coins: Five boxes of coins, each coin mounted on a card with descriptive text, and one case box with 24 compartments and glass-topped cover, containing 28 coins. See attached list in Text Entries.
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Solidus: Helmeted and Cuirassed Bust of Theodosius II Facing, Holding a Shield Emblazoned with a Horseman and a Scepter over his Shoulder; Constantinopolis Seated Left, Holding a Globus Cruciger and Resting Left Hand on a Sheild on Reverse
Solidus: Helmeted and Cuirassed Bust of Theodosius II Facing, Holding a Shield Emblazoned with a Horseman and a Scepter over his Shoulder; Constantinopolis Seated Left, Holding a Globus Cruciger and Resting Left Hand on a Sheild on Reverse
Unidentified artist
402-450 CE
Follis: Diademed, Cuirassed Bust of Justinian I Facing, Holding Globe with Cross; Large M, Cross above, ANNO and X/YI/II/I on either Side, A between M Legs, KYZ in Exergue on Reverse
Follis: Diademed, Cuirassed Bust of Justinian I Facing, Holding Globe with Cross; Large M, Cross above, ANNO and X/YI/II/I on either Side, A between M Legs, KYZ in Exergue on Reverse
Unidentified artist
527-565 CE
Solidus: Helmeted, cuirassed 3/4 Facing Bust of Honorius, with Spear; Constantinopolis Seated Facing, Head Right on Reverse
Solidus: Helmeted, cuirassed 3/4 Facing Bust of Honorius, with Spear; Constantinopolis Seated Facing, Head Right on Reverse
Unidentified artist
408-420 CE
Solidus: Crowned Facing Bust of Heraclius, Holding Cross; Cross Potent on Three Steps on Reverse
Solidus: Crowned Facing Bust of Heraclius, Holding Cross; Cross Potent on Three Steps on Reverse
Unidentified artist
610-641 CE
Bronze: Helmeted Bust of Constantine I Left, in Imperial Cloak and Holding Scepter across Left Shoulder; Victory Standing Left, Foot on Prow of Ship, Holding Spear and Shield on Reverse
Bronze: Helmeted Bust of Constantine I Left, in Imperial Cloak and Holding Scepter across Left Shoulder; Victory Standing Left, Foot on Prow of Ship, Holding Spear and Shield on Reverse
Unidentified artist
324-337 CE
Antoninianus: Laureate Radiate Bust of Gordian III Draped and Cuirassed Right; Jupiter Standing Facing, Head Right, Holding Scepter and Thunderbolts, Small Gordian Standing Left at Feet Gathering up Robe on Reverse
Antoninianus: Laureate Radiate Bust of Gordian III Draped and Cuirassed Right; Jupiter Standing Facing, Head Right, Holding Scepter and Thunderbolts, Small Gordian Standing Left at Feet Gathering up Robe on Reverse
Unidentified artist
238-244 CE
Antoninianus: Laureate Bust of Gordian III Draped and Cuirassed Right; Helmeted Jupiter Standing Left, Holding Thunderbolt and Scepter on Reverse
Antoninianus: Laureate Bust of Gordian III Draped and Cuirassed Right; Helmeted Jupiter Standing Left, Holding Thunderbolt and Scepter on Reverse
Unidentified artist
238-244 CE
Solidus: Laureate Bust of Valens Right; Valens Holding Nike in Right Hand, Banner with XP in Left on Reverse
Solidus: Laureate Bust of Valens Right; Valens Holding Nike in Right Hand, Banner with XP in Left on Reverse
Unidentified artist
364-378 CE
Denarius: Laureate, Draped and Cuirassed Bust of Pupienus Right; Felicitas Standing Left, Holding Caduceus and Long Scepter on Reverse
Denarius: Laureate, Draped and Cuirassed Bust of Pupienus Right; Felicitas Standing Left, Holding Caduceus and Long Scepter on Reverse
Unidentified artist
238 CE
Follis: Helmeted and Cuirassed Bust of Crispus Left, Holding Spear and Shield; Globe Set on Altar with Three Stars above and Inscribed with VOT/IS/XX, PLON in Exergue on Reverse
Follis: Helmeted and Cuirassed Bust of Crispus Left, Holding Spear and Shield; Globe Set on Altar with Three Stars above and Inscribed with VOT/IS/XX, PLON in Exergue on Reverse
Unidentified artist
317-326 CE
AE3: Pearl-Diademed, Helmeted, and Cuirassed Bust of Julian II Left, Holding Spear and Shield; VOT/X/MVLT/XX in Four Lines Within Wreath, HERACLE.B in Exergue on Reverse
AE3: Pearl-Diademed, Helmeted, and Cuirassed Bust of Julian II Left, Holding Spear and Shield; VOT/X/MVLT/XX in Four Lines Within Wreath, HERACLE.B in Exergue on Reverse
Unidentified artist
361-363 CE
Drachm: Laureate Head Right; Zeus Standing Facing, Holding Thunderbold in Right Hand and a Long Scepter That Rest on the Ground in the Left Hand on Reverse
Drachm: Laureate Head Right; Zeus Standing Facing, Holding Thunderbold in Right Hand and a Long Scepter That Rest on the Ground in the Left Hand on Reverse
Unidentified artist
155-140 BCE