Billon Trachy - Theodore I Laskaris Nicaea

€353,149.00
IssuerNicaea, Empire of
Year1208-1222
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAspron Trachy (1⁄120)
CurrencyFirst Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300)
CompositionBillon
Weight3.9 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered (scyphate)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#2061
Obverse descriptionMary, nimbate and seated, holding infant Christ, flanked by lettering.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringMP ΘV
(Translation: Mother of God)
Reverse descriptionOn left, Theodore, crowned, standing facing, wearing loros, holding labarum, and on right Saint Theodore, in military dress, holding spear, both holding patriarchal cross between them.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΘEOΔΩΡOC O ΘEOΔΩΡOC
(Translation: (Emperor) Theodore and (Saint) Theodore)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1208-1222)  - -
Catalog ID9820556750
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