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].
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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