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Billon Trachy - Theodore I Laskaris Nicaea ND
| Billon | 3.9 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of Nicaea (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodore I Laskaris (1208-1222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1208-1222 |
| Value | Aspron Trachy (1⁄120) |
| Currency | First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#353149 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
On left, Theodore, crowned, standing facing, wearing loros, holding labarum, and on right Saint Theodore, in military dress, holding spear, both holding patriarchal cross between them.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘEOΔΩΡOC O ΘEOΔΩΡOC
Translation: (Emperor) Theodore and (Saint) Theodore
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Billon Trachy coin of Theodore I Laskaris is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil and change in the Byzantine Empire. The Empire of Nicaea, which was established in 1204 after the Fourth Crusade, was struggling to maintain its power and territory in the face of external threats and internal conflicts. Despite these challenges, the empire was able to produce a range of coins, including the Billon Trachy, which was used for everyday transactions and trade. This coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the Byzantine people during a time of great upheaval.
