Byzantine Empire Aspron Trachy - Manuel I Komnenos, 1160 – 1164
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Hyperpyron Nomisma
(1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Aspron Trachy
Year
1160 – 1164
Ruler
Manuel I Komnenos Porphyrogennetos
(1143–1180)
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Concave
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered (scyphate)
Weight (g)
4.6
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Aspron Trachy from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1160 to 1164. Struck in Electrum. Measures 31 mm and weighs 4.6 g.
- Obverse
- Christ Pantokrator standing on dais, flanked by large star on each side
- Reverse
- Manuel and St. Theodore standing, facing each other, each with hand atop their sword, and together holding patriarchal cross atop globus
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1160-1164) | — |
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