Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing forward, with diadem, cuirass, and helmet with plume; to left, he holds a globus cruciger; to right, he holds a shield; there are no inscriptions due to loss of part of the coin. Reverse: large ‘K’; to left, ‘[AN]NO’ in a vertical position; to right, 'II' with a horizontal line beneath; exergue is illegible.

• History Of Use

  "Half-Follis" (denomination).

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.4 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 538 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 3095/0394