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’.

  • 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