Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/226

Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing right, with diadem; to left, inscription says 'STI'; to right, it is illegible. Reverse: large ‘K’; to left, a long cross between 'N' and 'I'; to right, 'A'; above, a cross.

  • History Of Use

    "Half-Follis" (denomination); DO# 112; Sear# 202.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.4 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Izmit, Nicomedia

  • 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 3095/0226