Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/1743
Byzantine coin of Justin II, 565-578. Obverse: bust of Justin II, facing front; he wears a helmet; to left, he holds a globus cruciger; to right, he holds a shield. Reverse: large cross; to left, ‘ANNO’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘III’.
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History Of Use
"Decanummium" (denomination); Sear# 415a.
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 0.3 cm, diameter 1.4 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner David Herman
- Received from David Herman
- Made in Ravenna
- Creation Date between 567 and 568
- Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3095/1743