Byzantine coin of Michael VIII, 1258-1282. Obverse: standing figure, facing front; he has a halo and wears a long cloak; to left, large cross; to left, inscription says ‘A’; to right, ‘MI…I’. Reverse: Michael VIII, enthroned; to left, he holds a sceptre with a fleur-de-lis at the top; to right, he holds a globus cruciger; to right, there is a fleur-de-lis attached to the back of the throne. Coin is slightly concave.

• History Of Use

  "Trachy" (denomination).

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.6 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Turkey

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• Creation Date between 1258 and 1282
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/1589