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'.

  • 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