Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/198
Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing right; to left, it says 'NIVST'; to right, inscription is illegible. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, right, and above, crosses; officina mark is illegible; in exergue, 'CON'.
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History Of Use
"Follis" (denomination); DO# 29; Sear# 159.
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 0.3 cm, diameter 3.4 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner David Herman
- Received from David Herman
- Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis
- Creation Date between 527 and 538
- Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3095/0198