Gold
527-565 CE
CSMVS
Details
Culture/Civilisation
Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire
Theme
Trade, Movement and Exchange
Subtheme
Byzantium: The New Rome and Its Trade Links
Case Title
Rome Lives on: Byzantium
Display Location
Coomaraswamy Hall
Measurements
Weight. 1.49gm
Accession Number
3779
Description
Byzantium’s power and Christian belief: Emperor Justinian I (reigned 527–565 CE) re-established control over most of the Mediterranean. On the reverse Victory holds a globe with a cross.
Curators Comments
Obv: Pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right; DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVI
Rev: Victory standing right, head left, holding wreath and cross on globe; star to right; mintmark CONOB; VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM
