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Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/355

Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing right, with diadem and cloak; to left, inscription says 'IV...T'; to right, it is illegible. Reverse: large 'I'; to left, 'ANNO' in a vertical position; to right, 'XXϚI' in a vertical position; above, cross; exergue is illegible.

  • History Of Use

    "Decanummium" (denomination).

  • Narrative

    Due to the illegible mint mark in the exergue, it is unclear where this coin comes from. Due to the style of the cloak on the obverse, it is unlikely to be from Constantinople. Collector's envelope suggests Antioch; Nicomedia is another possibility.

  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.7 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman
  • Made in Turkey
  • Creation Date between 553 and 554
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/0355

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