Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/160
Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing right; to left, inscription is illegible; to right, it says 'NVSPPA'. Reverse: large ‘M’; to right, a star; above, a cross; beneath, 'A'; in exergue, 'ΘΥΠΟΛS'.
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History Of Use
"Follis" (denomination); DO# 212; Sear# 217.
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.9 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner David Herman
- Received from David Herman
- Made in Antioch
- Creation Date between 537 and 539
- Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3095/0160