Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing forward, with diadem, cuirass, and helmet with plume; to right, he holds a shield; above shield, there is a cross; to left, inscription says ‘NIV...TIN’; to right, ‘ANVSPPAVC’. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, ‘ANNO’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘XϤIIII’ in a vertical position; above, a cross; beneath, ‘A’; in exergue, ‘CON’.

• History Of Use

  "Follis" (denomination); DO# 44; Sear# 163.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 3.4 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

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• Creation Date between 545 and 546
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/0313