Aspron Trachy Small module

Issuer Latin Empire of Constantinople
Year 1204-1261
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Aspron Trachy (1⁄120)
Currency First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300)
Composition Billon
Weight 2.2 g
Diameter 15 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered (scyphate)
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#2044, DOC IV-2#1
Obverse description Nimbate Virgin Mary seated facing on throne, wearing pallium and colombium, holding head of Christ.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering MP ΘV
Reverse description The emperor standing facing, crowned with pendilia, dressed in loros and sagion, holding a cruciform scepter in his right hand and a sword vertically in his left hand.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering MANOVHΛ ΔECΠOΤΗC
(Translation: The despot Manuel)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1204-1261) - -
Numisquare ID 3922369230
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