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816 Late Byzantine coins

Unknown artist, 1204–1453

Hand-struck coins of the Byzantine period between the two sieges of Constantinople. During the period 1204-1261, when the emperors were in exile from Constantinople, coins of very high quality were produced by other mints.

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Title of artwork, date

816 Late Byzantine coins, 1204–1453

Date supported

2000

Medium and material

Gold, electrum, silver, silver-copper alloy, copper

Grant

25000

Total cost

130000

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