Byzantine Empire Aspron Trachy - Isaac Komnenos, 1187 – 1191
Usurpation of Cyprus
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Hyperpyron Nomisma
(1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Apron Trachy
Year
1187 – 1191
Ruler
Isaac Komnenos of Cyprus
(1184–1191)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (scyphate)
Weight (g)
3.92
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Apron Trachy from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1187 to 1191. Struck in Billon. Measures 30 mm and weighs 3.92 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Christ Emmanuel, beardless, nimbate, wearing pallium and colobium, holding scroll in left hand; in each limb of nimbus, 4 pellets displayed as square with a fifth one at centre. Inscription on either side of nimbus; beaded border.
- Reverse
- Isaac standing facing, crowned with stemma, wearing divitision and sagion, holding cruciger sceptre with right hand and akakia 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 (1187-1191) | — | Probably Nicosia mint |
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