Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1705

Byzantine coin from the 12th to 13th centuries CE. Obverse: Christ or a saint, facing front; they have a halo; they may be sitting on a throne. Reverse: two figures, standing and facing front; the figure on the left is holding something long in his right hand, possibly a spear, military standard, or long cross.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 1.8 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 3095/1705