Empire of Nicaea Billon Trachy - Theodore I Laskaris, 1208 – 1222
Nicaea
Information
Country
Empire of Nicaea
Empire of Nicaea
Currency
First Hyperpyron Nomisma
(1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Aspron Trachy
Year
1208 – 1222
Ruler
Theodore I Laskaris
(1208–1222)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered (scyphate)
Weight (g)
3.9
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Aspron Trachy from Empire of Nicaea. Issued from 1208 to 1222. Struck in Billon. Measures 26 mm and weighs 3.9 g.
- Obverse
- Mary, nimbate and seated, holding infant Christ, flanked by lettering. (Mother of God)
- Reverse
- On left, Theodore, crowned, standing facing, wearing loros, holding labarum, and on right Saint Theodore, in military dress, holding spear, both holding patriarchal cross between them. ((Emperor) Theodore and (Saint) Theodore)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1208-1222) | — |
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