Coin Item Number: 3095/1718 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Byzantine coin from the first half of the 13th century CE. Obverse: the Virgin Mary, enthroned; she has a halo; to left, inscription says ‘MP’; to right, ‘ΘV’. Reverse: a figure, standing and facing front; this is most likely an emperor; he may be sitting on a throne; to left, inscription says ‘C’; to right, ‘ΔC’. Coin is concave.
History Of Use
“Billon Trachy” (denomination); Sear# 2021 or 2023 ? Coin is similar to ‘Latin Imitation’ coins, but collector envelope says ‘Bulgarian Imitation’ coin.
Narrative
The Latin Rulers of Constantinople, who minted the ‘Latin Imitation’ coins, captured the city after the Fourth Crusade in 1204. They were driven out by the Byzantine Greeks in 1261.
Item History
- Made in Bulgaria ? between 1200 and 1260
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/1718
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Previous Owner
- David Herman
- Received from
- David Herman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Bulgaria ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 1200 and 1260
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3095/1718