Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing forward, with diadem, cuirass, and helmet with plume; to left, he holds a globus cruciger; to left, inscription says ‘NIVST’; to right, ‘VSPPAV’. Reverse: large ‘K’; to left, ‘ANNO’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘XIIII’; above, a cross; in exergue, ‘[C]ON’.

• History Of Use

  "Half-Follis" (denomination) from ancient Numidia; DO# 313; Sear# 285.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.3 cm, diameter 2.6 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Algeria

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• Creation Date between 540 and 541
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3095/0274