Aspron Trachy Stamenon - John II Komnenos Constantinopolis, ΙΩ ΔΕϹΠΟΤ Τ ΠΟΥΠΟΓΝΤ with the Christ

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year1118-1143
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAspron Trachy Stamenon (1⁄48)
CurrencyFirst Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300)
CompositionBillon
Weight3.71 g
Dimensions28.4 mm
Thickness0.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered (scyphate)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1944, BMC Byz#53
Obverse descriptionIC-XC to left and right of Christ, nimbate, bust facing, right hand raised, holding book of gospels in left.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΙϹ-ΧϹ
(Translation: Jesus Christ)
Reverse descriptionBust of John, crowned, facing, wearing loros and holding cross-topped sceptre (sometimes with an additional bar on the shaft) and cross on globe.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΙΩ ΔΕϹΠΟΤ Τ ΠΟΥΠΟΓΝΤ
(Translation: John the Emperor born in the Purple)
EdgeRough
Mint
MintageND (1118-1143)  - Constantinopolis -
Catalog ID4664577470
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