Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/126

Byzantine coin of Justin I, 518-527. Obverse: bust of Justin I, facing right, with diadem and cloak; to the left, it says 'DNIVS'; to the right, 'VSPPAV'. Reverse: large 'P' within a cross; to the left, 'Δ'; to the right, 'E'.

  • History Of Use

    “Pentanummium” (denomination); DO# 21; Sear# 75.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.4 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 3095/0126