© Michel Monteiro
© Michel Monteiro
Aspron Trachy
| Copper | 2.7 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Latin Empire of Constantinople (Frankish Greece) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1204-1261 |
| Value | Trachy (1⁄120) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Concave |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#338918 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Bust of Christ
Comment
Latin Empire of Constantinople: Anonymous (ca. 1204-1261) BI Trachy (Sear-2036)Attributed to Baldwin de Courtenai by Malloy in Coins of the Crusader States
Obverse: IC XC barred in field, Bust of Christ, beardless and nimbate, wearing tunic and colobion, hold gospel in left hand.
Reverse: Full length figure of Archangel Michael nimbate, wearing short miltary tunic, breastplate, and sagion, holds in right hand jeweled scepter and in L. Globus cruciger
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aspron Trachy coin is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and economic exchange between the Latin Empire of Constantinople and other regions, including the Frankish Greece. The coin's design features a unique blend of Christian and classical motifs, reflecting the cultural influences of the time.