Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/1238
Byzantine coin, most likely from the second half of the 7th century CE. Obverse: bust of an emperor, facing front. Reverse: large 'K'; to right, 'II' or 'ϚI'. Collector's envelope suggests Emperor Leontis for this coin, 695-698.
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History Of Use
"Half-Follis" (denomination).
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.2 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner David Herman
- Received from David Herman
- Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis
- Creation Date between 650 and 700
- Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition poor
- Accession Number 3095/1238