Coin Item Number: 3095/395 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing forward, with diadem, cuirass, and helmet with plume; to left, he holds a globus cruciger; to right, he holds a shield; to left, it says 'NIVSTINIA'; to right, 'N'. Reverse: large 'I'; to left and right, stars; everything encircled by a wreath.
History Of Use
"Decanummium" (denomination); DO# 331; Sear# 308.
Item History
- Made in Rome, Italy between 547 and 565
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/395
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.3 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
- Rome, Italy
When
- Creation Date
- between 547 and 565
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3095/0395