Aspron Trachy - Andronicus I Gidon

Issuer Empire of Trebizond (Byzantine states)
Year 1222-1235
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Aspron Trachy (1⁄120)
Currency First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300)
Composition Bronze
Weight 2.65 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered (scyphate)
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#2599 IV-2#1
Obverse description St. Andronicus, nimbate, standing facing, holding spear and resting on shield at his side.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering O A ANΔPO - NIKOC
(Translation: The Saint Andronikos)
Reverse description The Virgin, nimbate, standing facing on dais, holding the bust of beardless Christ to her breast.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering MHP – ΘV KOMNHNC – O ΓIΔON
(Translation: Mother of God, Komnenos, Gidon)
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage ND (1222-1235) - -
Numisquare ID 3413675890
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