12 Nummi (Coin) of a Byzantine Emperor
| Title | 12 Nummi (Coin) of a Byzantine Emperor |
|---|---|
| Artist | Byzantine, minted in Alexandria |
| Date | Roman Period, 6th century CE 6th century |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Classification | coin |
| Origin | Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Ryerson Collection |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“12 Nummi (Coin) of a Byzantine Emperor” is a work by Byzantine, minted in Alexandria, dated Roman Period, 6th century CE. It is executed in bronze and classified as coin. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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This work is attributed to Byzantine, minted in Alexandria. Browse every catalogued public-domain plate by this maker.
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Dated to Roman Period, 6th century CE. Explore the wider set of works from the 6th century held in the archive.
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Recorded origin: Byzantine Empire. Browse more public-domain art from Byzantine Empire.
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Made available through the Art Institute of Chicago open-access programme, which explicitly places this work in the public domain.
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Rights: Public Domain — CC0 via the Art Institute of Chicago Open Access programme.
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