Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1680

Byzantine coin of Justin II, 565-578. Obverse: bust of Justin II, facing front; he wears a plumed helmet; to left, inscription says ‘DNIVSTI’; to right, ‘VSPP’. Reverse: large ‘I’; to left, ‘VS’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘TI/ИI’ in a vertical position.

  • History Of Use

    "Decanummium" (denomination); DO# 195-196; Sear# 399.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.3 cm, diameter 1.7 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Carthage

  • 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 3095/1680