Coin Item Number: 3095/89 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Byzantine coin of Justin I, 518-527. Obverse: bust of Justin I, facing right, with diadem and cloak; to the left, inscription says 'DИIVSTI'; to the right, inscription is illegible. Reverse: large 'K'; to left, a cross between 'K' and 'Y'; to right, officina mark is illegible; collector's envelope suggests 'B'.
History Of Use
"Half-Follis" (denomination); DO# 43; Sear# 98.
Item History
- Made in Belkis, Turkey and Cyzicus, Turkey between 518 and 527
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/89
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Previous Owner
- David Herman
- Received from
- David Herman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Belkis, Turkey and Cyzicus, Turkey
When
- Creation Date
- between 518 and 527
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3095/0089