Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/174
Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing forward, with diadem, cuirass, and helmet with plume; to left, he holds a globus cruciger; to right, he holds a shield; above shield, there is a cross; to left, inscription says ‘DNIVSTINI’; to right, it is illegible. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, ‘ANNO’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘XXϚII’ in a vertical position; above, a cross; beneath, ‘Γ’; in exergue, ‘THϤP’.
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History Of Use
"Follis" (denomination); DO# 224-229; Sear# 222.
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 3.5 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner David Herman
- Received from David Herman
- Made in Antioch
- Creation Date between 554 and 555
- Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition good
- Accession Number 3095/0174