Byzantine Empire Aspron Trachy - John II Komnenos, 1118 – 1143
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Hyperpyron Nomisma
(1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Aspron Trachy
Year
1118 – 1143
Ruler
John II Komnenos
(1118–1143)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Concave
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered (scyphate)
Weight (g)
2.8
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Aspron Trachy from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1118 to 1143. Struck in Billon. Measures 22 mm and weighs 2.8 g.
- Obverse
- Mary, nimbate, seated facing, holding before her the nimbate head of the infant Christ
- Reverse
- John standing facing, crowned, in divitision and loros, holding labarum and cross on globe.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1118-1143) | — |
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