Coin Item Number: 2189/205 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Ancient imitation coin of Emperor Gratianus?, or Valentinianus? Obverse: helmeted bust, right facing, draped and cuirassed, holding spear. Reverse: male figure with left arm raised, on a galley, Victory at helm. Prisoner at right.
History Of Use
Ancient imitation of a coin, in use during Roman Empire; Aes III, ("Gloria Romanorum'" type?) (denomination); Emperor Gratianus ? or Valentinianus ?
Item History
- Made in Istanbul, Turkey ? or Constantinopolis, Turkey ? during 400
- Owned by Sid Leary before 1950
- Owned by Florence Leary between 1950 and June 1957
- Received from Florence Leary (Donor) during June 1957
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 2189/205
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.1 cm, weight 4.83 g
Who
- Culture
- Roman
- Previous Owner
- Sid Leary and Florence Leary
- Received from
- Florence Leary (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Istanbul, Turkey ? or Constantinopolis, Turkey ?
When
- Creation Date
- during 400
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2189/0205