Coin Item Number: 3095/1766 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; to left, inscription is illegible; to right, it says ‘PPA’. Reverse: large ‘E’ with a cross in the centre; to right, ‘A’.
History Of Use
“Pentanummium” (denomination). Collector’s envelope suggests Antioch mint.
Item History
- Made in Antioch, Hatay, 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
- 3095/1766
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.2 cm, diameter 1.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Previous Owner
- David Herman
- Received from
- David Herman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Antioch, Hatay, 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
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3095/1766