Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/199

Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing right, with diadem; to left, it says 'DNIVSTINI'; to right, 'ANVS'. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left and right, stars; above, a cross; beneath, 'B'; exergue is illegible, but most likely [CON].

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 30; Sear# 160.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.3 cm, diameter 3.1 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 3095/0199