Byzantine coin from the 11th to 14th centuries CE. Obverse: enthroned figure, possibly with a halo; to left, he holds something long, like a cruciform sceptre or spear; to right, there is a backwards ‘R’ above ‘N’. Reverse: bust of Christ, facing front; he wears a nimbus cruciger, which is a cross within a halo; to left, inscription says ‘CE’; to right, ‘ƧƧV’. Coin is concave.

• History Of Use

  "Follis" ? (denomination).

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.4 cm, diameter 2.2 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Turkey

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• Creation Date between 1000 and 1400
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/1691