Coin Item Number: 3095/40 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Byzantine coin of Anastasius I, 491-518. Obverse: bust of Anastasius I, facing right; to the left, inscription says '[DN]A[NAST]A'; to the right, inscription is illegible. Reverse: large 'K'; to left, a [cross].
History Of Use
"Half-Follis" (denomination).
Narrative
Envelope suggests 'Antioch' as a possible location for the mint.
Item History
- Made in Turkey ? between 498 and 518
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/40
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Previous Owner
- David Herman
- Received from
- David Herman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Turkey ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 498 and 518
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 3095/0040