Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1692

Byzantine coin from the 13th century CE. Obverse: Christ, enthroned; he wears a nimbus cruciger, which is a cross within a halo; to left and right, stars; to right, inscription says ‘XC’. Reverse: two figures, standing and facing front. Coin is concave.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" ? (denomination); Sear# 2084?


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.3 cm, diameter 2.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Turkey

  • Creation Date between 1200 and 1300
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1692