Byzantine Empire Aspron Trachy - Andronikos I Komnenos, 1183 – 1185
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Hyperpyron Nomisma
(1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Aspron Trachy
Year
1183 – 1185
Ruler
Andronikos I Komnenos
(1183–1185)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular, Concave)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered (scyphate)
Weight (g)
4.3
Diameter (mm)
27
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Aspron Trachy from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1183 to 1185. Struck in Bronze. Measures 27 mm and weighs 4.3 g.
- Obverse
- Mary standing facing on dais, nimbate, holding before her the nimbate head of the infant Christ, across field. (Μ[ήτη]ΡΘ[εο]Υ(mêtêr théou) :"Mother of God".)
- Reverse
- Andronicus, crowned, with forked beard, standing on the left, wearing loros (no sagion/short cloak), holding labarum and cross on globe, being crowned by Christ, holding book of gospels in left hand (ANDPONIKOC DECPOTHC : "The Lord Andronikos". IC XC across fields : abreviation for "Jesus Christ".)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1183-1185) | — | Constantinopolis |
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