Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/1262
Byzantine coin. Obverse: bust of an emperor, wearing a crown. Reverse: large ‘K’; to left, ‘ANNO’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘I’. Triangular shape and style of portrait means that this coin most likely belonged to an emperor from the late seventh or early eighth centuries CE.
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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 2.4 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner David Herman
- Received from David Herman
- Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis
- Creation Date between 650 and 715
- Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3095/1262