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.
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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