Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1679

Byzantine coin of Justin II, 565-578. Obverse: two figures, enthroned; to left, Justin II; to right, Sophia; to left, inscription is illegible; to right, it says ‘NVSPPAV’. Reverse: large ‘XX’; above, cross; beneath, ‘ROM’.

  • History Of Use

    "Half-Follis" (denomination); DO# 206-207; Sear# 404.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.9 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Rome

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

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1679