Hi,
Interesting token
I picked one up, in November last year, fits in nicely with my small
Byzantine Collection, the only short article i know about these tokens is in
Mitchiner i think? where it states "
"these pieces probably allude to the recovery of the true
cross by the emperor
Heraclius, these pieces may have been officially produced for distribution to those who attended the true
cross on its journey", interesting thought
Mine along with those shown by
Mitchiner apparently came from a
hoard of these that was found in
Turkey.
Obviously if anyone can shine any more light i would also be interested.
Regards
apgrassman