Byzantine Empire Tetarteron - Isaac Komnenos, 1185 – 1191
Usurpation of Cyprus
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Hyperpyron Nomisma
(1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetarteron
Year
1185 – 1191
Ruler
Isaac Komnenos of Cyprus
(1184–1191)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.47
Diameter (mm)
23.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetarteron from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1185 to 1191. Struck in Bronze. Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 3.47 g.
- Obverse
- Virgin standing towards right on footstool, nimbate, orans, wearing pallium and maphorium; Hand of God in upper right field. Inscriptions on either side; beaded border.
- Reverse
- Isaac standing facing on dais, wearing stemma, clothed with divitision and chlamys, holding cruciger sceptre with right hand and cruciger globe with left hand; Hand of God in upper right field. Inscriptions on either side; beaded border. (Isaakios Despotis:"Despot Isaac".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1185-1191) | — | Probably Nicosia |
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