Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/213

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; there are no inscriptions due to loss of part of the coin. Reverse: large ‘K’; to left, ‘ANNO’ in a vertical position; to right, 'XXϤ'; above, cross; beneath, 'Π’, with a diagonal line through the 'Π' and a pellet above.

  • History Of Use

    "Half-Follis" (denomination); DO# 242; Sear# 230.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.6 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Antioch

  • Creation Date between 551 and 552
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/0213