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’.
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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