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Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1719

Byzantine coin from the first half of the 13th century. Obverse: illegible. Reverse: a figure, standing and facing front (most likely an emperor, possibly on a throne). Coin is concave.

  • Narrative

    The Latin Rulers of Constantinople, who minted the ‘Latin Imitation’ coins, 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 ? Coin is similar to ‘Latin Imitation’ coins, but collector envelope says ‘Bulgarian Imitation’ coin.

  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.5 cm, diameter 2.5 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman
  • Made in Bulgaria
  • Creation Date between 1200 and 1260
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1719

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