Byzantine coin of Justin II, 565-578. Obverse: Justin II, standing and facing front, with his head turned to the right; he wears military dress and a plumed helmet; to left, he holds a spear; to right, he holds a globe; to left, inscription is illegible; to right, it says ‘NVSPPAVC’. Reverse: large ‘I’; to left and right, stars and pellets; above, cross; beneath, ‘CON’.

• History Of Use

  "Decanummium" (denomination); DO# 59; Sear# 362.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

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• Creation Date between 565 and 578
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3095/1676