Byzantine coin of John III, 1222-1254. Obverse: interlaced double cross, decorated with dots. Reverse: John III, standing and facing front; to right, he holds a sword; to left, inscription says ‘WΔ’; to right, ‘OΔK’.

• History Of Use

  “Tetarteron” (denomination); Sear# 2114.

• Narrative

  This coin is from the Empire of Thessalonica, which was one of the empires founded by the Byzantines after the fall of Constantinople in 1204. It was eventually annexed by the neighbouring Empire of Nicaea, and was then incorporated into the restored Byzantine Empire in 1261.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.4 cm, diameter 2.5 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 3095/1585