Coin

About this object

History of use

“Pentanummium” (denomination); DO# 270; Sear# 243.

Physical description

Byzantine coin of Justinian I, 527-565. Obverse: bust of Justinian I, facing right, with diadem; to left, inscription says 'DNIV'; to right, 'SPP'. Reverse: large ‘E’ with cross in centre; to right, a looped design opening upward.

 

Categories

Currencies Metalwork

Materials

Bronze metal

Date Made

546-551

Date Acquired

2 Feb 2015

How Acquired

Donated

Credit Line

The Rachel and David Herman Collection of Byzantine CoinsMore...

Measurements

Overall: .1 cm x 1.5 cm

Object Number

3095/350