Aspron Trachy - Manuel I Komnenos Constantinopolis

€2.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year1143-1180
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAspron Trachy (1⁄120)
CurrencyFirst Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300)
CompositionBillon
Weight4.12 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueConcave
Hammered (scyphate)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1965
Obverse descriptionThe nimbed Virgin, enthroned in front, dressed in the pallium and maphorium, holding the infant Jesus in her arms.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΜΡ ΘΥ
Reverse descriptionManuel I crowned, dressed in divitision and chlamydia, holding the labarum in his right hand and the patriarchal globe in his left.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΜΑΝΥΕΛ ΔΕСΠΟΤΕС
EdgeRough
Mint
MintageND (1143-1180)  - Constantinopolis -
Catalog ID7468955430
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