Solidus
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Solidus

TitleSolidus
Date565–578 6th century
Mediumgold
ClassificationCoins
OriginByzantine, 6th century Byzantine
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineSolidus, 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
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“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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