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Coin
15th century A.D.
(1400–1449)
Mint: Lesbos, Mytilene
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 16.5 mm. Weight: 1.32 gm. Die axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of the Archaeological Institute of America
Accession Number84.840
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Inscription surrounding the arms of the Palaeologi.
Cross in the center with B in each quarter of the field.
+DOM[NVS]*METEN+*
Reverse: Double-headed eagle displayed bearing enc oeur the arms of the Gattilusii.
To left and right: D M
Cross in the center with B in each quarter of the field.
+DOM[NVS]*METEN+*
Reverse: Double-headed eagle displayed bearing enc oeur the arms of the Gattilusii.
To left and right: D M
ProvenanceAcquired in the division of coins following the excavations at Assos. Some coins in the group were said to have been "purchased from natives of the surrounding district." No specific findspot is known for this coin. 1884: gift of the Archaeological Institute of America to the Museum of Fine Arts