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Solidus of Justinian I (obverse)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Solidus of Justinian I (obverse) by Justinian I. Gold coin with a raised rim. The coin shows a portrait of a man wearing a helmet with a raised band. The man's face has a straight nose and thin lips. He has a long beard that reaches his chest. The text around the edge of the coin is in Latin. The coin is on a gray background.

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893 × 893 px
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