© James Holt
© James Holt
Aspron Trachy - Andronikos I Komnenos Constantinopolis ND
| Bronze | 4.30 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Andronikos I Komnenos (1183-1185) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1183-1185 |
| Value | Aspron Trachy (1⁄120) |
| Currency | First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.30 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular, Concave) |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#111227 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Andronicus, crowned, with forked beard, standing on the left, wearing loros (no sagion/short cloak), holding labarum and cross on globe, being crowned by Christ, holding book of gospels in left hand
Lettering:
ANDPONIKOC DECPOTHC.
IC XC dans le champ.
Translation:
ANDPONIKOC DECPOTHC : "The Lord Andronikos".
IC XC across fields : abreviation for "Jesus Christ".
Edge
Plain
Comment
Scyphate blank (domed, concave cup shape).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aspron Trachy - Andronikos I Komnenos (Constantinopolis) ND (1183-1185) coin is that it features an image of the Byzantine Emperor Andronikos I Komnenos on one side, and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Byzantine Empire, and the image of the Virgin Mary was likely included as a symbol of hope and protection for the empire.
