Coin Item Number: 3095/1611 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Byzantine coin of John V, 1341-1391. Obverse: John V, standing and facing front; he wears a loros, which is an embroidered and jewelled scarf. Reverse: large cross; it is surrounded by a circular inscription; there is only one letter which is legible, which is ‘T’.
History Of Use
“Stamenon” (denomination); Sear# 2574.
Item History
- Made in Istanbul, Turkey and Constantinopolis, Turkey between 1341 and 1391
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/1611
- 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
- Istanbul, Turkey and Constantinopolis, Turkey
When
- Creation Date
- between 1341 and 1391
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3095/1611