Aspron Trachy - John II Komnenos Constantinopolis

€156,738.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year1118-1143
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAspron Trachy (⅓)
CurrencyFirst Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300)
CompositionElectrum
Weight3.58 g
Dimensions29.5 mm
Thickness0.4 mm
Shape and TechniqueConcave
Hammered (scyphate)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1941
Obverse descriptionIC-IX to left and right of bust of Christ facing, with crossed nimbus, wearing pallium and colobium, holding book of gospels and raising right hand.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionJohn II Comnenus crowned and wearing divitision and chlamys on left, St. George nimbate in military dress and holding sword on right, both standing facing, holding patriarchal cross between them.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringIW ΔEC ΠO TH Q GR WR IL
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (1118-1143)  - -
Catalog ID4170904820
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