Coin

About this object

History of use

"Decanummium" (denomination); DO# 195-196; Sear# 399.

Physical description

Byzantine coin of Justin II, 565-578. Obverse: bust of Justin II, facing front; he wears a plumed helmet; to left, inscription says ÔÇÿDNIVSTIÔÇÖ; to right, ÔÇÿVSPPÔÇÖ. Reverse: large ÔÇÿIÔÇÖ; to left, ÔÇÿVSÔÇÖ in a vertical position; to right, ÔÇÿTI/ðÿIÔÇÖ in a vertical position.

 

Categories

Currencies Metalwork

Materials

Bronze metal

Date Made

565-578

Date Acquired

2 Feb 2015

How Acquired

Donated

Credit Line

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

Measurements

Overall: .3 cm x 1.7 cm

Object Number

3095/1680