Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1588

Byzantine coin from the 13th century. Obverse: bust of Christ, facing front; he has a nimbus cruciger around his head, which is a cross within a halo; to right, inscription says ‘X’. Reverse: two figures, standing and facing front; the figure on the left holds a sceptre; the figure on the right holds a long cross; between them, there is a pellet. Coin is concave.

  • History Of Use

    "Trachy" (denomination).


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.5 cm, diameter 2.4 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Turkey

  • Creation Date between 1200 and 1300
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1588