Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/1613
Byzantine coin of Alexius III, 1195-1203. Obverse: bust of Christ; he has a large halo; to left, inscription says 'IC'; to right, 'XC'. Reverse: two figures, standing and facing front; to left, Alexius III; to right, Saint Constantine; each wears a loros, which is an embroidered and jewelled scarf; between them, they hold a globus cruciger; each of them also holds a labarum, a military standard. Coin is concave.
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History Of Use
“Billon Aspron Trachy” (denomination); Sear# 2011-2013.
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 0.5 cm, diameter 2.5 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner David Herman
- Received from David Herman
- Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis
- Creation Date between 1195 and 1203
- Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3095/1613