Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/1694
Byzantine coin from the 12th to 13th centuries CE. Obverse: bust of the Virgin Mary, facing front; she has a halo; she raises her hands on either side of her in prayer. Reverse: two figures, standing and facing front; to left, an emperor; he wears a loros, which is an embroidered and jewelled scarf; he holds a labarum in his right hand, which is a military standard; to right, the Archangel Michael; he has a halo and wings. Coin is concave.
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 0.3 cm, diameter 2.7 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner David Herman
- Received from David Herman
- Made in Turkey
- Creation Date between 1100 and 1300
- Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3095/1694