12 Nummi (Coin) of a Byzantine Emperor

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Date

Roman Period, 6th century CE

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

Diam.: 1.5 cm (5/8 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Ryerson Collection

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the bust of an emperor, facing right, diademed and draped. The back (reverse) shows an inscription.

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