Coin Item Number: 3095/1223 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Byzantine coin of Justinian II, 685-695 (first reign). Obverse: bust of Justinian II, facing front, wearing crown with cross; to right, there is a small cross that belongs to a previous coin. Reverse: large ‘K’; to left, 'N'; to right, ‘II’; above, cross. Coin has been overstruck.
History Of Use
"Half-Follis" (denomination); DO# 20; Sear# 1262.
Item History
- Made in Istanbul, Turkey and Constantinopolis, Turkey between 686 and 687
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/1223
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.1 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
- Istanbul, Turkey and Constantinopolis, Turkey
When
- Creation Date
- between 686 and 687
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3095/1223