Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/325

Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing right, with diadem; to left, inscription says 'DNIVSTINI'; to right, 'ANVSPPAV'. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left and right, stars; above, cross; in exergue, '+THEϤP', with a pellet above the 'P'.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 210; Sear# 216.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 3.2 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Antioch

  • Creation Date between 533 and 537
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3095/0325