Explore Byzantine History: Coins and Seals Now Digital

Coins and Seals: A Digital Window into Byzantium Imagine holding a coin, its surface worn smooth by centuries, a tangible link to the Byzantine Empire. Or picture tracing the intricate carvings on a tiny seal, once used by a powerful official – a miniature work of art and a vital historical clue. This is the magic of the Dumbarton Oaks Byzantine Coin and Seal Collection – a staggering 29,000+ objects offering a captivating glimpse into a vanished world....

February 8, 2025 · 4 min · 843 words · Walter Upson