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Solidus of Justin I and Justinian I, Constantinople
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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.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
Title: Solidus of Justin I and Justinian I, Constantinople
Description:
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.
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