© Choucas
© Choucas
Aspron Trachy - Manuel I Komnenos Constantinopolis ND
| Billon | 4.12 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Manuel I Komnenos Porphyrogennetos (1143-1180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1143-1180 |
| Value | Aspron Trachy (1⁄120) |
| Currency | First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 4.12 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Concave |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#163196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Manuel I crowned, dressed in divitision and chlamydia, holding the labarum in his right hand and the patriarchal globe in his left.
Lettering: ΜΑΝΥΕΛ ΔΕСΠΟΤΕС
Edge
Rough
Comment
The cross of the cruciform globe may have one or two crossbars. Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aspron Trachy coin is that it features an image of Manuel I Komnenos, who was the Emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 1143 to 1180. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to strengthen the empire's economy and culture. The coin's design reflects the importance of the emperor's image and the symbolism of his power.
