Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/1607
Byzantine coin from the 14th century (possibly Andronicus II - Andronicus III?). Obverse: three large letters, which say ‘NI’ and then an upside down ‘U’. Reverse: two figures, standing and facing front; between them, they hold a labarum, which is a military standard; to left, inscription says 'SSN'.
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Narrative
Collector’s envelope suggests this coin was from the reign of Andronicus II and Andronicus III.
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.9 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner David Herman
- Received from David Herman
- Made in Turkey
- Creation Date between 1300 and 1350
- Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3095/1607