Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/235

Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing forward; to left, he holds a globus cruciger; to left, inscription says 'DNIVSTINI'; to right, 'ANVSPP'. Reverse: large ‘K’; to left, ‘ANNO’ in a vertical position; to right, 'XIII'; above, cross; in exergue, 'NI'.

  • History Of Use

    "Half-Follis" (denomination); DO# 141; Sear# 203.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 3.1 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Izmit, Nicomedia

  • Creation Date between 539 and 540
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3095/0235