Byzantine coin from the Empire of Thessalonica, 1224-1244. 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 ‘[I]C’; to right, ‘X[C]’; the head of Christ has been struck twice, making it appear as if there is one head over top of the other. Reverse: the Archangel Michael, standing and facing front; he has a halo and wings. Coin is slightly concave.

• History Of Use

  “Billon Trachy” (denomination); Sear# 2225.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 3.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Thessalonica

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• Creation Date between 1224 and 1244
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/1583