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© Alema66
Astron Trachy ND
| Billon | 1.2 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Latin Empire of Constantinople (Frankish Greece) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1204-1261 |
| Value | Aspron Trachy (1⁄120) |
| Currency | First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Concave |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#201210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
St Helen and St Constantine standing, holding a patriarchal cross between them.
Interesting fact
The Astron Trachy coin was used during the Latin Empire of Constantinople, which was a short-lived empire that was established after the Fourth Crusade in 1204. The empire was founded by the French and Venetian crusaders who conquered the Byzantine Empire, and it lasted until 1261 when the Byzantine Empire was re-established. The Astron Trachy coin was one of the standard circulation coins used during this period, and it was made of billon, a type of alloy that is composed of silver and other metals. Despite its relatively small weight of 1.2 grams, the coin was an important part of the economy of the Latin Empire and was used for everyday transactions.
