Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/1223
Byzantine coin of Justinian II, 685-695 (first reign). Obverse: bust of Justinian II, facing front, wearing crown with cross; to right, there is a small cross that belongs to a previous coin. Reverse: large ‘K’; to left, 'N'; to right, ‘II’; above, cross. Coin has been overstruck.
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History Of Use
"Half-Follis" (denomination); DO# 20; Sear# 1262.
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.1 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner David Herman
- Received from David Herman
- Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis
- Creation Date between 686 and 687
- Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3095/1223