Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1792

Byzantine coin of Anastasius I, 491-518. Obverse: bust of Anastasius I, facing right; to left, inscription says ‘ST’. Reverse: large ‘E’.

  • History Of Use

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


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 1.2 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

  • Creation Date between 491 and 518
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1792