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’.

  • 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