Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/140

Byzantine coin of Justin I, 518-527. Obverse: bust of Justin I, facing right, with diadem and cloak; to the left, inscription is illegible; to the right, it says 'N'. Reverse: large 'K'; to the left, a cross between 'N' and 'I'; to the right, 'B'.

  • History Of Use

    "Half Follis" (denomination); DO# 34; Sear# 90


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.5 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 fair
  • Accession Number 3095/0140