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)
4.12
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Aspron Trachy from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1143 to 1180. Struck in Billon. Measures 31 mm and weighs 4.12 g.
- Obverse
- The nimbed Virgin, enthroned in front, dressed in the pallium and maphorium, holding the infant Jesus in her arms.
- Reverse
- Manuel I crowned, dressed in divitision and chlamydia, holding the labarum in his right hand and the patriarchal globe in his left.
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1143-1180) | — | Constantinopolis |
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