Coin Item Number: 3095/1587 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Byzantine coin of Michael VIII, 1258-1282. Obverse: Christ, standing and facing front; he has a halo; to right, inscription says ‘X’. Reverse: Michael VIII, standing and facing front; to left, he holds a cross; to left, inscription says ‘I’.
History Of Use
“Tetarteron” (denomination); Sear# 2240.
Item History
- Made in Magnesia, Aydin, Turkey between 1258 and 1261
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/1587
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Previous Owner
- David Herman
- Received from
- David Herman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Magnesia, Aydin, Turkey
When
- Creation Date
- between 1258 and 1261
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3095/1587