Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Latin Empire of Constantinople Latin Empire of Constantinople
Currency First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Aspron Trachy
Year 1204 – 1261
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered (scyphate)
Weight (g) 2.2
Diameter (mm) 15
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

Aspron Trachy from Latin Empire of Constantinople. Issued from 1204 to 1261. Struck in Billon. Measures 15 mm and weighs 2.2 g.

Obverse
Nimbate Virgin Mary seated facing on throne, wearing pallium and colombium, holding head of Christ.
Reverse
The emperor standing facing, crowned with pendilia, dressed in loros and sagion, holding a cruciform scepter in his right hand and a sword vertically in his left hand. (The despot Manuel)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1204-1261) 

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