Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/329
Byzantine coin of Justin I, 518-527. Obverse: bust of Justin I, facing right, with diadem; attached to diadem is a cross; to left, inscription says 'DNIVST'; to right, 'AVC'. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left and right, stars; above, cross; beneath, 'B'; in exergue, 'NIK[M]'.
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History Of Use
"Follis" (denomination); DO# 29; Sear# 84.
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 3.1 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner David Herman
- Received from David Herman
- Made in Izmit, Nicomedia
- Creation Date between 518 and 527
- Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3095/0329