Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/300

Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing right, with diadem; to left, inscription says 'STINI'; to right, 'ANVSPPA'. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, star; to right, cross with pellet beneath it; above, cross; beneath, 'A'; in exergue, 'CON'.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 28; Sear# 158.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.3 cm, diameter 2.9 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 3095/0300