Byzantine coin of Justin I, 518-527. Obverse: bust of Justin I, facing right; he wears a diadem; to left, inscription is 'DNIVSTI'; to right, 'NVSPPAV'. Reverse: large ‘Π’; to left, star; above, a cross between two pellets; inside it, a small ‘E’.

• History Of Use

  “Pentanummium” (denomination); DO# 59; Sear# 113. The Dumbarton Oaks and Sear catalogues note that this coin is of uncertain mint.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 1.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Turkey

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• Creation Date between 518 and 527
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3095/1776