Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1750

Byzantine coin from joint rule of Justin I and Justinian I, 527. Obverse: bust of Justin I, facing right; he wears a diadem; above, inscription says ‘IVSTIN’. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, star; to right, cross; above, cross; beneath, ‘E’; in exergue, ‘CON’.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 10; Sear# 125.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.3 cm, diameter 3.1 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 fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1750