Aspron Trachy - Alexios III Angelos Constantinopolis; IC-XC ΚΕ ΡΟΗΘΕΙ obverse, ΑΛΕΖΙΩ ΔΕϹΠ Ο ΚΩΝΤΑΝΤΙ reverse ND
| Billon | 2.4 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Alexios III Angelos (1195-1203) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1195-1203 |
| Value | Aspron Trachy (1⁄120) |
| Currency | First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Concave |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#86045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Alexius, crowned, and St Constantine, nimbate, each wearing divitision and loros, both standing facing, each holding a labarum and the two holding a cross on globe (sometimes a patriarchal cross on globe) between them.
Lettering: ΑΛΕΖΙΩ ΔΕϹΠ Ο ΚΩΝΤΑΝΤΙ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Alexios III Angelos, who was the last emperor of the Byzantine Empire before it was conquered by the Fourth Crusade in 1204. The coin features an image of Alexios III on the obverse side, and an image of the Virgin Mary on the reverse side, which was a common feature of Byzantine coins during this period. The use of billon, a copper and silver alloy, was also a common practice in Byzantine coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1195-1203) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aspron Trachy - Alexios III Angelos (Constantinopolis; IC-XC ΚΕ ΡΟΗΘΕΙ obverse, ΑΛΕΖΙΩ ΔΕϹΠ Ο ΚΩΝΤΑΝΤΙ reverse) ND (1195-1203) coin.
