Byzantine coin of either Justin I, 518-527, or Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justin I or Justinian I facing right, with diadem; to left, it says 'D...VSTINAIV'; to right, 'DI...A...A'. Reverse: large 'K'; to left, a long cross; to right, 'E'; above and beneath, stars.

• History Of Use

  "Half-Follis" (denomination).

• Narrative

  Coin not found in the Dumbarton Oaks or Sear catalogues.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.7 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Turkey

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• Creation Date between 518 and 565
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/0377