Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/1709
Byzantine coin from the 12th to 13th centuries CE. Obverse: an enthroned figure, who is most likely Christ; he has a halo; his throne is decorated with dots. Reverse: another enthroned figure, who is most likely an emperor; he wears a loros, which is an embroidered and jewelled scarf. Coin is concave.
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 0.3 cm, diameter 2.1 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 3095/1709