Aspron Trachy - Manuel I Komnenos (Constantinopolis) ND (1143-1180) front Aspron Trachy - Manuel I Komnenos (Constantinopolis) ND (1143-1180) back
Aspron Trachy - Manuel I Komnenos (Constantinopolis) ND (1143-1180) photo
© Alema66

Aspron Trachy - Manuel I Komnenos Constantinopolis ND

 
Billon 4.2 g 26.5 mm
Description
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
4.2 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Shape
Concave
Technique
Hammered (scyphate)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#70299
Rarity index
54%

Reverse

Full-length figure of Manuel I on left, bearded, holding labarum-headed sceptre with right hand and globus cruciger in left hand, wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and jewelled loros; being crowned by Virgin nimbate, wearing tunic and maphorion.

Lettering:
ΜΡ ΘΥ
ΜΑΝΥΗΛ ΔΕСΠΟT

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Aspron Trachy coin is that it features an image of Manuel I Komnenos, the Byzantine Emperor who ruled from 1143 to 1180, on one side, and an image of Jesus Christ on the other. This reflects the religious significance of the Byzantine Empire and the importance of Christianity during that time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1143-1180)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aspron Trachy - Manuel I Komnenos (Constantinopolis) ND (1143-1180) coin.