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Solidus with bust of Procopius

Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 365–366
Mint: Nicomedia

Medium/Technique Gold
Dimensions Diameter: 23 mm. Weight: 4.45 gm.
Credit Line Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.305
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Bust of Procopius diademed right, bearded, draped, wearing cuirass.
DNPROCO PIVSPFAVG
Reverse: Procopius in military dress, standing facing, looking to right, holding spear and leaning on shield.
REPARATI OFELITEMP In exergue: SMNgamma
ProvenanceBy date unknown: U.S. Private Collection; April 4, 1935: Anonymous gift to MFA in memory of Zoë Wilbour