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Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/108

Byzantine coin of Justin I, 518-527. Obverse: bust of Justin I, facing right; to the left, inscription says 'DИIVTIИ'; to the right, 'VIOP'. Reverse: large 'M'; to left and right, stars; beneath, 'B'; in exergue, ‘CON’.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 8; Sear# 62.

  • Narrative

    The obverse is stylistically different from other coins of Justin I, and the inscription appears mispelled. The collector envelope suggests 'Barbaric Style'.

  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 3.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman
  • Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis
  • Creation Date between 518 and 527
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3095/0108

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