Coin Item Number: 3095/1776 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Byzantine coin of Justin I, 518-527. Obverse: bust of Justin I, facing right; he wears a diadem; to left, inscription is 'DNIVSTI'; to right, 'NVSPPAV'. Reverse: large ‘Π’; to left, star; above, a cross between two pellets; inside it, a small ‘E’.
History Of Use
“Pentanummium” (denomination); DO# 59; Sear# 113. The Dumbarton Oaks and Sear catalogues note that this coin is of uncertain mint.
Item History
- Made in 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
- 3095/1776
- 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
- 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
- good
- Accession Number
- 3095/1776