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.

  • 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