Byzantine coin from the 13th century. Obverse: the Archangel Michael, with a halo and wings; to left, he holds a spear or long cross. Reverse: three figures, standing and facing front; to left, most likely an emperor; in centre, Christ, who is taller than everyone else; to right, most likely a co-emperor or son; Christ has a nimbus cruciger around his head, which is a cross within a halo; to left, inscription says ‘IC’; to right, ‘XC’. Collector’s envelope says that this this coin belonged to Andronicus II, 1282-1328.

• History Of Use

  "Assarion" ? (denomination).

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.0 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 1200 and 1300
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/1601