Coin Item Number: 3095/1607 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Byzantine coin from the 14th century (possibly Andronicus II - Andronicus III?). Obverse: three large letters, which say ‘NI’ and then an upside down ‘U’. Reverse: two figures, standing and facing front; between them, they hold a labarum, which is a military standard; to left, inscription says 'SSN'.
Narrative
Collector’s envelope suggests this coin was from the reign of Andronicus II and Andronicus III.
Item History
- Made in Turkey between 1300 and 1350
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/1607
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.9 cm
Who
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Previous Owner
- David Herman
- Received from
- David Herman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Turkey
When
- Creation Date
- between 1300 and 1350
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3095/1607