Byzantine coin from the Latin Rulers of Constantinople Period, 1204-1261. Obverse: the Virgin Mary, enthroned; she has a halo; to left, inscription says ‘[M]P’; to right, ‘Θ[V]’. Reverse: a figure, standing and facing front; this is most likely an emperor; he wears a loros, which is an embroidered and jewelled scarf; to left, he holds either a long cross or a labarum, which is a military standard. The inscription on the obverse in translation says ‘Mother of God’. 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# 2021 or 2023.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.5 cm, diameter 2.7 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 3095/1717