Coin Item Number: 3095/1745 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Byzantine coin of Anastasius I, 491-518. Obverse: bust of Anastasius I, facing right; he wears a diadem. Reverse: monogram of Anastasius I, which includes a stylized ‘R’ and ‘Y’.
History Of Use
“Nummus” (denomination); DO# 15; Sear# 13. Collector's note says this coin is a 'barbaric issue'.
Item History
- Made in Istanbul, Turkey and Constantinopolis, Turkey between 491 and 498
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/1745
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.2 cm, diameter 1.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Previous Owner
- David Herman
- Received from
- David Herman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Istanbul, Turkey and Constantinopolis, Turkey
When
- Creation Date
- between 491 and 498
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3095/1745