Byzantine Empire. Justinian I (AD 527-565). 1/4 Siliqua Ravenna

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Ungraded Byzantine Empire bronze with Justinian I (AD 527‑565), 1/4 Siliqua (0.67 g) from Ravenna, bearing obverse bust of Justinian with pearl diadem and cuirass and reverse a Staurogram on a globe between two stars in a laurel wreath.

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Justinian I (527-565). 1/4 Siliqua (or Half-Siliqua) (0.67g), Ravenna, 552-565 AD. Obv.: D N IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVG, Bust with pearl diadem, drapery and cuirass right. Rev.: Rho Cross (Staurogram) on globe between two stars, all within a laurel wreath. Sear 320, MIB 78. Patina

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Justinian I (527-565). 1/4 Siliqua (or Half-Siliqua) (0.67g), Ravenna, 552-565 AD. Obv.: D N IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVG, Bust with pearl diadem, drapery and cuirass right. Rev.: Rho Cross (Staurogram) on globe between two stars, all within a laurel wreath. Sear 320, MIB 78. Patina

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collecting
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Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Byzantine Empire
Year/Period and Variation
Ravenna
Ruler
Justinian I (AD 527-565)
Denomination
1/4 Siliqua
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
0.67 g
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Objects sold
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