Hyperpyron - Theodore II Laskaris Nicaea

Issuer Empire of Nicaea (Byzantine states)
Year 1254-1258
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Hyperpyron (1)
Currency First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.32 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered (scyphate)
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#2136 , DOC IV-2#1a,b, 2a
Obverse description Christ enthroned facing, with lettering and symbols.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering IC-XC
(Translation: Jesus Christ)
Reverse description Emperor Theodore standing facing, holding labarum and anexikakia, being crowned by Mary on the right.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΘΕωΔΟΡΟC ΔΕC ΔȣΚ Ο ΛΑC
(Translation: Lord Theodore Doukas Laskaris)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1254-1258) - A to Left -
ND (1254-1258) - B to right -
ND (1254-1258) - Gamma flanking on either side -
Numisquare ID 1736419530
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