Coin Item Number: 3095/1612 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Byzantine coin of Manuel II, 1391-1423. Obverse: bust of Christ, standing and facing front; he has a nimbus cruciger around his head, which is a cross within a halo; in front of him, he holds the Book of Gospels. Reverse: bust of Manuel II, facing front; he has a beard; he wears a collar with many points, which is decorated with pellets; to right, inscription says ‘MAИOHΛXPH’.
History Of Use
“Quarter Hyperpyron” (denomination); Sear# 2551.
Item History
- Made in Istanbul, Turkey and Constantinopolis, Turkey between 1391 and 1423
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/1612
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- silver metal
- Overall
- height 0.2 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
- Istanbul, Turkey and Constantinopolis, Turkey
When
- Creation Date
- between 1391 and 1423
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3095/1612