Coin Item Number: 3095/1778 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing right; to left, inscription is illegible; to right, it says ‘PPA’. Reverse: a monogram that consists of a large ‘AD’; above, 'S'; beneath, ‘K’; all surrounded by a wreath.
History Of Use
"Half-Follis" (denomination); Sear# 328c. Monogram on reverse corresponds to number four in Sear catalogue. Uncertain mint.
Item History
- Made in Italy ? between 527 and 565
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/1778
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.3 cm, diameter 2.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Previous Owner
- David Herman
- Received from
- David Herman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Italy ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 527 and 565
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3095/1778