Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/279

Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing right, with diadem; to left, it says 'NIVSTINI'; to right, 'VS'. Reverse: large 'I'; to left, 'A'; to right, 'SP'; above, 'IWK'.

  • History Of Use

    "16 nummi" (denomination); DO# 98h; Sear# 182.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.2 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Thessalonica

  • Creation Date between 527 and 562
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3095/0279