Byzantine Empire Aspron Trachy Stamenon - John II Komnenos, 1118 – 1143
Constantinopolis; ΙΩ ΔΕϹΠΟΤ Τ ΠΟΥΠΟΓΝΤ with the Christ
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Hyperpyron Nomisma
(1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Aspron Trachy Stamenon
Year
1118 – 1143
Ruler
John II Komnenos
(1118–1143)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered (scyphate)
Weight (g)
3.71
Diameter (mm)
28.4
Thickness (mm)
0.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Aspron Trachy Stamenon from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1118 to 1143. Struck in Billon. Measures 28.4 mm and weighs 3.71 g.
- Obverse
- IC-XC to left and right of Christ, nimbate, bust facing, right hand raised, holding book of gospels in left. (Jesus Christ)
- Reverse
- Bust of John, crowned, facing, wearing loros and holding cross-topped sceptre (sometimes with an additional bar on the shaft) and cross on globe. (John the Emperor born in the Purple)
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1118-1143) | — | Constantinopolis |
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