Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/346

Byzantine coin of Justin I, 518-527. Obverse: bust of Justin I, facing right, with diadem; to left, inscription is illegible; to right, it says 'NVSPP…C'. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, right, and above, crosses; beneath, 'A'; in exergue, 'NIKM'.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 33; Sear# 88.


  • 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 good
  • Accession Number 3095/0346