Aspron Trachy - John III Doukas Thessalonica

Issuer Nicaea, Empire of
Year 1246-1254
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Aspron Trachy (1⁄120)
Currency First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300)
Composition Bronze
Weight 2.88 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered (scyphate)
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#2123
Obverse description Bust of the Virgin, hands raised in prayer. Cross on eithor side at shoulders.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΜΡ ΘΥ
(Translation: Mother of God)
Reverse description Emperor standing, facing. holding Labarum and Akakia
Reverse script
Reverse lettering Ιω ο ΔΟΥΚΑC ο ΔεCΠΠΟΤΗC (or variations)
(Translation: The Lord John Doukas)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1246-1254) - Thessalonica -
Numisquare ID 4316971210
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