Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1728

Byzantine coin from joint rule of Justin I and Justinian I, 527. Obverse: two busts, facing front, of Justin I and Justinian I; they each wear a chlamys and have a halo; above their heads, cross; to left, inscription says ‘IVSTINIANVSPPAVC; to right, ‘DNDN’. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left and right, stars; above, cross; beneath, ‘A’; in exergue, ‘ANTIX’.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 14; Sear# 130.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.3 cm, diameter 2.9 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Antioch

  • Creation Date during 527
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3095/1728