Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1575

Byzantine coin of Alexius III, 1195-1203. Obverse: bust of Saint George, facing front; he has a halo; he wears a cuirass, a type of armour; to right, he holds a spear; to left, inscription says ‘ʘΓE’ followed by a ‘P’ attached to a ‘W’. Reverse: Alexius III, standing and facing front; he wears a loros, an embroidered and jewelled scarf; to left, he holds a labarum, a military standard; to right, he holds a globus cruciger.

  • History Of Use

    “Tetarteron” (denomination); Sear# 2015.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Thessalonica

  • Creation Date between 1195 and 1203
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1575