Byzantine coin of Andronicus I, 1183-1185. Obverse: the Virgin Mary, standing and facing front; she has a halo; on her chest, these is the head of Christ as an infant; to left, inscription says ‘MP’; to right, it says ‘ΘV’. Reverse: two figures, standing and facing front; to left, Andronicus I, who has a beard; he wears a loros, a jewelled and embroidered scarf; to right, Christ, who has a halo; Christ raises his right hand above Andronicus I’s head in order to crown him; to left, inscription says ‘AN’; above, it says ‘IC’; to right, it says ‘XC’; beneath that, it says ‘NIKO’.

• History Of Use

  “Tetarteron” (denomination); Sear# 1986.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.2 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

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• Creation Date between 1183 and 1185
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3095/1600