Michael VIII Palaiologos, Copper, Stamenon, Uncertain Mint, 1258-1282
Obverse
Voided cross with decorated ends and small diagonal cross at intersection. In angles, clockwise from top left: - Δ - ; lower left quarter is obscure.
Reverse
Michael VIII Palaiologos standing, wearing loros with central panel. Labarum scepter in right hand, globus with patriarchal cross in left hand. Columnar inscription on left obscure except for large E|Π below.
Obverse
Voided cross with decorated ends and small diagonal cross at intersection. In angles, clockwise from top left: - Δ - ; lower left quarter is obscure.
Reverse
Michael VIII Palaiologos standing, wearing loros with central panel. Labarum scepter in right hand, globus with patriarchal cross in left hand. Columnar inscription on left obscure except for large E|Π below.
| Accession number | BZC.2006.22 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 5.2: no. 193, plate 12 |
| Ruler | Michael VIII Palaiologos |
| Date of Reign | 1259–1282 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Stamenon |
| Mint | Uncertain Mint |
| Date | 1258 – 1282 |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Cup |
Acquisition History
From Simon Bendall’s collection, 13 July 2006
Commentary
The letters in the quarters of the cross on the obverse have led to a possible attribution to Philadelphia. This has not been confirmed by any other evidence.
As DOC 5.2: no. 193, plate 12 (badly preserved).