Description
Collection Number: WC 14009
Object Number:
Dates: 1208 - 1208
Denomination: Aspron Trachy Nomisma
Dimensions: 30.16mm
Weight: 2.14g
Authority: Theodore I
Mint: Nicaea
Languages: Greek
Obverse Type: IC - XC (with horizontal line above) in field; Christ bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion, seated upon throne without back; holds Gospel in right hand. Asterisk above cushion of throne to either side
Obverse Legend:
(IC) - [XC]
Obverse Inscription Languages: Greek
Obverse Mintmarks:
[] -
Obverse Inscription Comment: N/A
Reverse Type: ΘOΔPOC ΔCΠOTHC - KOMNHNOC O ΛCKPHC in two columnar groups. Full length of emperor wearing stemma, divitision and chlamys, holds in right hand sceptre cruciger and in left. Asterisk frequently on left or right, or both, of inside of chlamys, as it drapes from the arms
Reverse Legend:
[ΘOΔPOC ΔCΠOTHC] - KOM/[NHNOC O ΛCKPHC]
Reverse Inscription Languages: Greek
Reverse Mintmarks:
N/A
Reverse Inscription Comments: N/A
Bibliography
DOC IV pp. 461-462 n. 6.2, Plate XXVIII
cf. Ratto p. 112 n. 2144, Plate LII (Manuel I)
Sommer p. 376 n. 69.2
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