Coin Item Number: 3095/393 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing right, with diadem; inscriptions are mostly illegible, and do not appear to follow the standard legend for coins of Justinian I. Reverse: large ‘V' within a wreath.
History Of Use
“Pentanummium” (denomination); DO# 369; Sear# 337.
Item History
- Made in Rome, Italy between 538 and 565
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/393
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Previous Owner
- David Herman
- Received from
- David Herman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Rome, Italy
When
- Creation Date
- between 538 and 565
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3095/0393