Umur Beg (Aydin), Silver, Gigliato, Selçuk/Theologos, 1344-1348
Obverse
Western-style figure of ruler seated on throne holding lis-tipped scepter in right hand and globus cruciger in left hand. Cross on breast. Throne decorated with a lion head on each side.
OΕΤQUΕ[FITINTH]ΕOLOG[OS]
Reverse
Cross fleuree with lis in each quarter.
DΕHDTOIΕIUSDΕ[MLOC]I
Obverse
Western-style figure of ruler seated on throne holding lis-tipped scepter in right hand and globus cruciger in left hand. Cross on breast. Throne decorated with a lion head on each side.
OΕΤQUΕ[FITINTH]ΕOLOG[OS]
Reverse
Cross fleuree with lis in each quarter.
DΕHDTOIΕIUSDΕ[MLOC]I
| Accession number | BZC.2015.008 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Umur Beg (Aydin) |
| Date of Reign | 1334–1348 |
| Metal | Silver |
| Denomination | Gigliato |
| Mint | Selçuk/Theologos |
| Date | 1344 – 1348 |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Classical Numismatic Group Auction 99, 13 May 2015, no. 959, from the Michael Joffre Collection
Commentary
See P. Grierson “Le gillat ou carlin de Naples-Provence: Le rayonnement de son type monétaire,” 52, and G. Schlumberger, Numismatique de l’Orient latin, 485–87, plate XVIII, 15.
Minted in Theologos (Ephesus) near modern day Selçuk. The inscription reads: “Moneta quae fit in Theologos/De mandato domini ejusdem loci (Coin which is made in Theologos/By order of the Lord of this place).