Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing forward; no inscriptions visible. Reverse: monogram consisting of large 'P'; to left, 'A'; to right, a curved design opening downwards.

• History Of Use

  "1 nummus' (denomination); DO# 374; Sear# 342.

• Narrative

  Monogram corresponds to number 7 in monogram list in Sear catalogue. Both Dumbarton Oaks and Sear catalogues list this coin as 'uncertain mint,' but Sear adds Carthage as a possibility.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 0.9 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Carthage

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• Creation Date between 527 and 565
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3095/0378