Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1587

Byzantine coin of Michael VIII, 1258-1282. Obverse: Christ, standing and facing front; he has a halo; to right, inscription says ‘X’. Reverse: Michael VIII, standing and facing front; to left, he holds a cross; to left, inscription says ‘I’.

  • History Of Use

    “Tetarteron” (denomination); Sear# 2240.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.4 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Magnesia

  • Creation Date between 1258 and 1261
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1587