© Chech
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Hyperpyron - Theodore I Laskaris ND
1208 year| Electrum | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Empire of Nicaea (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodore I Laskaris (1208-1222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1208 |
| Value | Hyperpyron (1) |
| Currency | First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#177464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Theodoros I and Saint Theodor standing.
Lettering: ΘEOΔ ΔEC ΠO T-Θ
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Hyperpyron coin is that it was used as a means of payment for the soldiers of the Empire of Nicaea, which was one of the Byzantine states that emerged after the Fourth Crusade. The coin's name, "Hyperpyron," means "super-refined" in Greek, reflecting the high purity of the electrum used in its production.
