Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/301

Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing right, with diadem; above his head, there is a cross; to left, inscription says 'DNIVSTINI'; to right, 'ANV'. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, star; to right, crescent facing outwards; above, cross; beneath, 'E'; in exergue, 'CON'.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 32; Sear# 162.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.3 cm, diameter 3.2 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 fair
  • Accession Number 3095/0301