Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/1779
Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing front; to left, he holds a globus cruciger; to left, inscription is illegible; to right, it says ‘AVC’. Reverse: large ‘I’; to left and right, stars; all within a wreath.
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History Of Use
"Decanummium" (denomination); DO# 331; Sear# 308.
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 1.7 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner David Herman
- Received from David Herman
- Made in Rome
- 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 3095/1779