Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/1501
Byzantine coin of John II, 1118-1143. Obverse: bust of Christ, facing front; he has a nimbus cruciger around his head, which is a cross within a halo; to left, inscription says ‘IC’; to right, ‘XC’. Reverse: bust of John II, facing front; to right, he holds a globus cruciger. The inscription on the obverse in translation says ‘Jesus Christ’.
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History Of Use
“Tetarteron” (denomination); Sear# 1953.
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 1.8 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner David Herman
- Received from David Herman
- Made in Thessalonica
- Creation Date between 1118 and 1143
- Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3095/1501