Coin Item Number: 3095/215 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing right, with diadem; to left, it says 'DNIVSTINI'; to right, 'ANIPPAC'. Reverse: large ‘I’; to left, 'ANNO' in a vertical position; to right, 'XVI' in a vertical position; above, a cross; in exergue, 'KAR.'
History Of Use
"Decanummium" (denomination); DO# 299; Sear# 270.
Item History
- Made in Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia between 542 and 543
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/215
- 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
- Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia
When
- Creation Date
- between 542 and 543
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3095/0215