Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/201

Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing right, with diadem; to left, it says 'DNIVSTIN[I]'; to right, 'ANVSPP[AVC]'. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, a star; to right, a cross with a pellet beneath it; above, a cross; beneath, 'B'; in exergue, 'CON'.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 28; Sear# 158.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 3.2 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 good
  • Accession Number 3095/0201