Coin Item Number: 3095/355 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing right, with diadem and cloak; to left, inscription says 'IV...T'; to right, it is illegible. Reverse: large 'I'; to left, 'ANNO' in a vertical position; to right, 'XXϚI' in a vertical position; above, cross; exergue is illegible.
History Of Use
"Decanummium" (denomination).
Narrative
Due to the illegible mint mark in the exergue, it is unclear where this coin comes from. Due to the style of the cloak on the obverse, it is unlikely to be from Constantinople. Collector's envelope suggests Antioch; Nicomedia is another possibility.
Item History
- Made in Turkey ? between 553 and 554
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/355
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.7 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 553 and 554
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3095/0355