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Aspron Trachy - Andronikos II and Michael IX ND
| Billon | 2.4 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328) Michael IX Palaiologos (1295-1320) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1282-1328 |
| Value | Aspron Trachy (1⁄120) |
| Currency | First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#132662 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aspron Trachy coin is that it features a unique design element known as a "facing bust," where the portraits of the two emperors, Andronikos II and Michael IX, are depicted facing each other on opposite sides of the coin. This design was used to symbolize the joint rule of the two emperors and was a distinct departure from the traditional single-sided portraits found on most coins of the time.
