Coin Item Number: 2189/246 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bronze Byzantine coin. Obverse: Helmeted and cuirassed bust, holding globus cruciger and shield; to right, a cross. Reverse: Large 'M' between 'ANNO' and numerals representing the regnal year; 'NIK' in exergue. Justinian (I or II?)
Item History
- Made in Turkey
- 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
- 2189/246
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.25 cm, diameter 4.103 cm
Who
- Culture
- Turkish
- Previous Owner
- Sid Leary and Florence Leary
- Received from
- Florence Leary (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Turkey
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2189/0246