Aspron Trachy Small module

€327,977.00
IssuerLatin Empire of Constantinople
Year1204-1261
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAspron Trachy (1⁄120)
CurrencyFirst Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300)
CompositionBillon
Weight2.2 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered (scyphate)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#2044, DOC IV-2#1
Obverse descriptionNimbate Virgin Mary seated facing on throne, wearing pallium and colombium, holding head of Christ.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringMP ΘV
Reverse descriptionThe 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 scriptGreek
Reverse letteringMANOVHΛ ΔECΠOΤΗC
(Translation: The despot Manuel)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1204-1261)  - -
Catalog ID3922369230
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