Byzantine coin of Theodore I, 1208-1222. Obverse: the Virgin Mary, enthroned; she has a halo. Reverse: two figures, standing and facing front; to left, Theodore, wearing a loros, which is an embroidered and jewelled scarf; to right, Saint Theodore, wearing military clothing and a helmet; between them, they hold a patriarchal cross; Saint Theodore also holds a spear. Coin is concave.

• History Of Use

  “Billon Trachy” (denomination); Sear# 2061.

• Narrative

  This coin is from the Empire of Nicaea, which was one of the empires founded by the Byzantines after the fall of Constantinople in 1204. When Constantinople was recaptured in 1261, the Empire of Nicaea was incorporated into the restored Byzantine Empire.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.5 cm, diameter 3.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Nicaea

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• Creation Date between 1208 and 1222
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/1578