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