Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/246

Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing right; to left, inscriptions are illegible; to right, it says 'NISPP'. Reverse: large ‘I’; to left, 'ANNO' in a vertical position; to right, 'XXXIII' in a vertical position; above, cross; in exergue, 'COИ'.

  • History Of Use

    "Decanummium" (denomination); DO# 92; Sear# 167.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.3 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

  • Creation Date between 559 and 560
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/0246