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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Aspron Trachy - Isaac Komnenos Usurpation of Cyprus ND
| Billon | 3.44 g | 28.0 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Isaac Komnenos of Cyprus (1184-1191) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1187-1191 |
| Value | Aspron Trachy (1⁄120) |
| Currency | First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#126810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Isaac Comnenus standing facing, crowned with stemma, clothed with divitision and loros, holding cruciger sceptre with right hand and akakia with left hand.
Inscriptions on either side; beaded border.
Lettering: ICAAKIOC ΔЄCПOTIC
Translation:
Isaakios Despotis:
"Despot Isaac".