Byzantine Empire Aspron Trachy - Manuel I Komnenos, 1143 – 1180
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Hyperpyron Nomisma
(1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Aspron Trachy
Year
1143 – 1180
Ruler
Manuel I Komnenos Porphyrogennetos
(1143–1180)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Concave
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered (scyphate)
Weight (g)
4.2
Diameter (mm)
26.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Aspron Trachy from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1143 to 1180. Struck in Billon. Measures 26.5 mm and weighs 4.2 g.
- Obverse
- IC-XC to left and right of Christ bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion, seated upon throne without back, holds Gospels in left hand; pellet in each limb of nimbus cross.
- Reverse
- Full-length figure of Manuel I on left, bearded, holding labarum-headed sceptre with right hand and globus cruciger in left hand, wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and jewelled loros; being crowned by Virgin nimbate, wearing tunic and maphorion.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1143-1180) | — | € 11,00 | DOC#13d - Reverse: One jewel on emperor's loros | 81% | |
| ND (1143-1180) | — | — | DOC#13f - Obverse: Asterisk above throne on both sides / Reverse: One jewel on emperor's loros | 23% |
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