Byzantine coin from the Latin Rulers of Constantinople Period, 1204-1261. Obverse: bust of Christ, facing front; he wears a nimbus cruciger, which is a cross within a halo; to left, he raises his hand in benediction. Reverse: bust of the Virgin Mary; she has a halo; she wears a pallium, which is a woolen cloak, and a maphorium, which is a medieval wimple worn by women; she raises her hands on either side of her in prayer. Coin is concave.

• Narrative

  The Latin Rulers of Constantinople captured the city after the Fourth Crusade in 1204. They were driven out by the Byzantine Greeks in 1261.

• History Of Use

  “Billon Trachy” (denomination); Sear# 2038.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.3 cm, diameter 2.8 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

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• Creation Date between 1204 and 1261
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/1711