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Solidus with bust of Johannes, struck at Ravenna

Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 423–425
Mint: Ravenna

Medium/Technique Gold
Dimensions Diameter:21 mm. Weight: 4.40 gm.
Credit Line Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.326
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ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Bust of Johannes bearded, right, diademed, draped, and with cuirass.
DNIOHAN NESPFAVG
Reverse: Johannes standing right holding standard and globe surmounted by Victory. His left foot tramples on crouching captive.
VICTORI A AVGGG In field left and right: R V In exergue: COMOB