Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1785

Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing right, with diadem and cuirass; to left, inscription says ‘DNIV’; to right, it is illegible. Reverse: large ‘K’; to left, star; to right, cross.

  • History Of Use

    "Half-Follis" (denomination); DO# 325a; Sear# 301.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.1 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 good
  • Accession Number 3095/1785