Tetarteron - Andronikos I Komnenos Mary orans

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year 1183-1185
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetarteron (1⁄864)
Currency First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300)
Composition Copper
Weight 4.0 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1987
Obverse description Bust of Mary with hands riased (orans), medal wih image of infant Christ on her chest.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering MHP ΘV
(Translation: Mother of God)
Reverse description Mid-length bust of Andronicus facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger, dividing legend which begins lower left.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ANDΔONIKOς
(Translation: The Lord Andronikos)
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage ND (1183-1185) - Constantinopolis -
Numisquare ID 6299956960
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