Coin

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3095/125

Byzantine coin of Justin I, 518-527. Obverse: bust of Justin I, facing right, with diadem and cloak; to the left, it says 'DNIV'; to the right, 'NV'. Reverse: large 'P' within a cross; to the left, 'N'; to the right, 'E'; beneath the 'N' and 'E', there are pellets.

  • History Of Use

    "Pentanummium" (denomination). DO# 36; Sear# 92.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 1.4 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Izmit, Nicomedia

  • 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 3095/0125