Byzantine coin of John III, 1222-1254. Obverse: Saint Demetrius, standing and facing front; he has a halo and wears military clothing; to left, he holds a spear. Reverse: John III, enthroned; to left, he holds a labarum, a military standard; to right, he holds a globus cruciger; to right, inscription says ‘CT’. Coin is concave.

• 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.

• History Of Use

  “Billon Trachy” (denomination); Sear# 2099.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.5 cm, diameter 2.8 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Magnesia

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• Creation Date between 1222 and 1254
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/1580