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Aspron Trachy - Isaac II Angelos Constantinopolis ND
| Billon | 4.56 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Isaac II Angelos (1185-1195) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1185-1195 |
| Value | Aspron Trachy (1⁄48) |
| Currency | First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 4.56 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#149184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Isaac, standing facing on the left, crowned, wearing divitision, loros and sagion (sometimes ornamented with star), and holding cross-headed sceptre and akakia, crowned by hand of God in upper right field.
Lettering: I CAA KI OC to left, ΔEC ΠO TH C to right
Translation: Isaac the (Despot) Lord
Interesting fact
The Aspron Trachy - Isaac II Angelos (Constantinopolis) ND (1185-1195) coin features an image of the Byzantine Emperor Isaac II Angelos 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, with Isaac II facing challenges from both internal rivals and external threats from the Normans and the Seljuk Turks. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Byzantine Empire and its cultural influence on the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1185-1195) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aspron Trachy - Isaac II Angelos (Constantinopolis) ND (1185-1195) coin.
