Byzantine coin of Justin II, 565-578. Obverse: Justin II, on left, and Sophia, on right, both enthroned; between them, they hold a globe with a large cross above it; each also holds a long sceptre; both rulers have haloes; inscriptions are illegible. Reverse: large ‘I’; to the left, ‘ANNO’ in a vertical position; to the right, ‘X’ and a star in a vertical position; above, cross; in exergue, ‘[T]H[EUP]’.

• History Of Use

  "Decanummium" (denomination); DO# 181; Sear# 383.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Antioch

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• Creation Date between 574 and 575
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/0409