Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/1611
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. Reverse: large cross; it is surrounded by a circular inscription; there is only one letter which is legible, which is ‘T’.
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History Of Use
“Stamenon” (denomination); Sear# 2574.
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.6 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner David Herman
- Received from David Herman
- Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis
- Creation Date between 1341 and 1391
- Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3095/1611