Solidus
| Title | Solidus |
|---|---|
| Date | 565–578 6th century |
| Medium | gold |
| Classification | Coins |
| Origin | Byzantine, 6th century Byzantine |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Solidus, 565–578. Byzantine, 6th century. Gold; diameter: 2 cm (13/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Dr. Thomas S. and Marion Korllos, 2004.151 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Solidus” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 565–578. It is executed in gold and classified as coins. 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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Recorded origin: Byzantine, 6th century. Browse more public-domain art from Byzantine.
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