Byzantine coin of John V, 1341-1391. Obverse: John V, standing and facing front; he wears a loros, which is an embroidered and jewelled scarf; to left, he holds a labarum, a military standard; to right, he holds a globus cruciger; to left, inscription says ‘E’; to right, ‘Iʘ…Γ’. Reverse: large cross; it is surrounded by a circular inscription, which says ‘ΠOΛITI’.

• History Of Use

  “Stamenon” (denomination); Sear# 2574.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.3 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 1341 and 1391
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/1610