Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1761

Byzantine coin of Anastasius I, 491-518. Obverse: bust of Anastasius I, facing right; he wears a diadem; to left, inscription is ‘DNANA’; to right, ‘PPA’. Reverse: large ‘E’ with two pellets; to right, ‘Γ’.

  • History Of Use

    “Pentanummium” (denomination); DO# 26; Sear# 29.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 1.3 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

  • Creation Date between 498 and 518
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1761