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Half stavraton with Bust of Christ
Byzantine, Constantinople
Reign of Manuel II
A.D. 1403–1425
Mint: Constantinople
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 21 mm; Weight: 3.43 gm; Die Axis: 7
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.700
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Christ facing, holding r. hand in front in gesture of benediction, Gospel book in l., IC XC and sigla in field. Border of 16 pellets between 2 circles of dots
Reverse: Bust of emperor facing, nimbate, with pellet in l. and r. field
In the early fifteenth century, silver and bronze were the only metallic values circulating that were minted in Byzantium.
Reverse: Bust of emperor facing, nimbate, with pellet in l. and r. field
In the early fifteenth century, silver and bronze were the only metallic values circulating that were minted in Byzantium.
Provenance1935, anonymous gift to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 4, 1935)