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Solidus (Coin) of Tiberius II Constantinus

578–582
Gold

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts two busts, facing front. The head on the left has a long beard. On the back (reverse), two busts, facing front, are shown. Between them is a cross on two steps.

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