Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/113

Byzantine coin of Justin I, 518-527. Obverse: bust of Justin I, facing right; to the left, inscription says 'IVST'; to the right, 'SP'. Reverse: large 'M'; to left, a star; to right, a cross; above, a cross; beneath, 'Δ'; in exergue, ‘CON’.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 9; Sear# 63.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.3 cm, diameter 3.2 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 3095/0113