Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/136

Byzantine coin of Justin I, 518-527. Obverse: bust of Justin I, facing right, with cross above head; to the left it says 'IVST'; to the right, 'NVS'. Reverse: large 'E'; to the right, 'AAИ' going upwards.

  • History Of Use

    "Pentanummium" (denomination). DO# 56; Sear# 110


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.3 cm, diameter 1.2 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Antioch

  • 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 3095/0136