Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1731

Byzantine coin from joint rule of Justin I and Justinian I, 527. Obverse: bust, facing front, of Justin I; to left, inscription says ‘V’; to right, ‘IVSTINIAN’. Reverse: large ‘K’; to left, long cross; to right, ‘E’; above and beneath, stars.

  • History Of Use

    "Half-Follis" (denomination); Sear# 126a.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.4 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

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

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3095/1731