Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/1446
Byzantine coin of Romanus IV, 1068-1071. Obverse: bust of Christ, facing front. Reverse: large cross; in middle of cross, there is an ‘X’; at four ends of cross, there is a pellet; to left, ‘CP’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘RΔ’ in a vertical position.
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History Of Use
"Follis" (denomination); DO# 8; Sear# 1866.
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.8 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner David Herman
- Received from David Herman
- Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis
- Creation Date between 1068 and 1071
- Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3095/1446