Solidus

Byzantine

6th century (?)

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

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Provenance

Title: Solidus
Date: 6th century (?)
Culture: Byzantine
Medium: Gold
Dimensions: Overall: 13/16 x 1/16 in. (2 x 0.1 cm)
Classification: Coins
Credit Line: Gift of Darius Ogden Mills, 1904
Object Number: 04.35.3352
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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