Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/369

Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing right, with diadem; to left, inscription is illegible; to right, it says 'ANVSPPAVC'. Reverse: large ‘E’ with cross in centre; to right, 'A'.

  • History Of Use

    “Pentanummium” (denomination); DO# 268a; Sear# 241.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.6 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Antioch

  • Creation Date between 529 and 539
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/0369