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.
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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