Byzantine Empire Aspron Trachy - Andronikos II, 1282 – 1295

Constantinople

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire
Currency First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Aspron Trachy
Year 1282 – 1295
Ruler Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282–1328)
Composition Bronze
Shape Concave
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered (scyphate)
Weight (g) 2.3
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized Yes

Description

Aspron Trachy from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1282 to 1295. Struck in Bronze. Measures 26 mm and weighs 2.3 g.

Obverse
Seraph (angelic figure) with four pellets in the field
Reverse
Andronikos standing, holding scepter and akakia (Andronikos Despot Palaeologos)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1282-1295) 

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