Coin Item Number: 3095/144 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Byzantine coin. Obverse: bust facing forward, wearing crown; no inscriptions visible. Reverse: large 'I'; to the left, a vertical 'VS'; to the right, a vertical 'TN'.
History Of Use
"Decanummium" (denomination).
Narrative
Mint uncertain. Possibly the reign of Justinus. Likely 6th century based on the style of the bust on obverse.
Item History
- Made in Turkey ? between 527 and 602
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/144
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.2 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
- Turkey ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 527 and 602
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3095/0144