Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1732

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; above their heads, cross; to left, inscription says ‘N…N; to right, ‘DNDNI’. Reverse: the goddess, Tyche of Antioch, enthroned and facing left; to left, backwards ‘E’; all within a shrine.

  • History Of Use

    “Pentanummium” (denomination); DO# 17; Sear# 133.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.3 cm, diameter 1.1 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 3095/1732