Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/215

Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing right, with diadem; to left, it says 'DNIVSTINI'; to right, 'ANIPPAC'. Reverse: large ā€˜I’; to left, 'ANNO' in a vertical position; to right, 'XVI' in a vertical position; above, a cross; in exergue, 'KAR.'

  • History Of Use

    "Decanummium" (denomination); DO# 299; Sear# 270.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 1.7 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Carthage

  • Creation Date between 542 and 543
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3095/0215