Coin Item Number: 3095/1537 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Byzantine coin of Manuel I, 1143-1180. Obverse: bust of Christ, facing front; he has a halo. Reverse: Manuel I, standing and facing front; he wears military clothing.
History Of Use
“Half Tetarteron” (denomination); Sear# 1978.
Item History
- Made in Thessalonica, Greece between 1143 and 1180
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/1537
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.6 cm
Who
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Previous Owner
- David Herman
- Received from
- David Herman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Thessalonica, Greece
When
- Creation Date
- between 1143 and 1180
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3095/1537