Aspron Trachy - John III Doukas Thessalonica

€131,958.00
IssuerNicaea, Empire of
Year1246-1254
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAspron Trachy (1⁄120)
CurrencyFirst Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.88 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered (scyphate)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#2123
Obverse descriptionBust of the Virgin, hands raised in prayer. Cross on eithor side at shoulders.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΜΡ ΘΥ
(Translation: Mother of God)
Reverse descriptionEmperor standing, facing. holding Labarum and Akakia
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΙω ο ΔΟΥΚΑC ο ΔεCΠΠΟΤΗC (or variations)
(Translation: The Lord John Doukas)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1246-1254)  - Thessalonica -
Catalog ID4316971210
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