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.

  • 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