Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/492

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

  • History Of Use

    “Pentanummium” (denomination); DO# 97e; Sear# 172.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.3 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

  • Creation Date between 543 and 565
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3095/0492