© Cuthwellis
© Cuthwellis
Aspron Trachy - John II Komnenos Constantinopolis ND
| Electrum | 3.58 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | John II Komnenos (1118-1143) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1118-1143 |
| Value | Aspron Trachy (⅓) |
| Currency | First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 3.58 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.4 mm |
| Shape | Concave |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#156738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
John II Comnenus crowned and wearing divitision and chlamys on left, St. George nimbate in military dress and holding sword on right, both standing facing, holding patriarchal cross between them.
Lettering: IW ΔEC ΠO TH Q GR WR IL
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aspron Trachy - John II Komnenos (Constantinopolis) ND (1118-1143) coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and ancient Greek elements on its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bust of Jesus Christ, while the reverse side features a representation of the Byzantine emperor, John II Komnenos, in military attire, along with an inscription in Greek that translates to "John, the divine king." This blending of religious and imperial imagery reflects the complex cultural and political landscape of the Byzantine Empire during this time period.
