Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1686

Byzantine coin from the 7th century CE. Obverse: bust of an emperor, facing front. Reverse: large ‘M’; above, monogram; in exergue, ‘CON’. The monogram is difficult to decipher, but it most likely corresponds to monogram 25 in the Sear catalogue.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination).


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.1 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

  • Creation Date between 600 and 700
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition poor
  • Accession Number 3095/1686