Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1778

Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing right; to left, inscription is illegible; to right, it says ‘PPA’. Reverse: a monogram that consists of a large ‘AD’; above, 'S'; beneath, ‘K’; all surrounded by a wreath.

  • History Of Use

    "Half-Follis" (denomination); Sear# 328c. Monogram on reverse corresponds to number four in Sear catalogue. Uncertain mint.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.3 cm, diameter 2.1 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Italy

  • Creation Date between 527 and 565
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1778