Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/244

Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing right, with diadem; the inscriptions are illegible. Reverse: large 'I'; to left, [A]NN[O] in a vertical position; to right, 'XXϚIII' in a vertical position; exergue is illegible, but it most likely says [CON].

  • History Of Use

    "Decanummium" (denomination); DO# 89; Sear# 167.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 1.4 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

  • Creation Date between 555 and 556
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/0244