Aspron Trachy - Manuel I Komnenos Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year1143-1180
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAspron Trachy (1⁄120)
CurrencyFirst Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300)
CompositionBillon
Weight4.2 g
Dimensions26.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueConcave
Hammered (scyphate)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1966, DOC IV-1#13
Obverse descriptionIC-XC to left and right of Christ bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion, seated upon throne without back, holds Gospels in left hand; pellet in each limb of nimbus cross.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIC XC
Reverse descriptionFull-length figure of Manuel I on left, bearded, holding labarum-headed sceptre with right hand and globus cruciger in left hand, wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and jewelled loros; being crowned by Virgin nimbate, wearing tunic and maphorion.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΜΡ ΘΥ ΜΑΝΥΗΛ ΔΕСΠΟT
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1143-1180)  - DOC#13d - Reverse: One jewel on emperor`s loros -
ND (1143-1180)  - DOC#13f - Obverse: Asterisk above throne on both sides / Reverse: One jewel on emperor`s loros -
Catalog ID6419852120
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