Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/275
Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing right, with diadem; to left, it says 'NIVSTINI'; to right, 'SPP'. Reverse: large 'I'; to left and right, stars; above, cross; in exergue, 'CON.'
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History Of Use
"Decanummium" (denomination); DO# 34; Sear# 166.
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 1.8 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner David Herman
- Received from David Herman
- Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis
- Creation Date between 527 and 538
- Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition good
- Accession Number 3095/0275