1185 AD - 1195 AD |
Aspron Trachy / Ασπρον Τραχή EL 24 |
SHH 4936 |
Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference |
2.58 g 23.0-24.2 mm 6:00
o'clock VF The Virgin nimbate seated facing on throne with back; ΜΡ / ΘV with overbars either side of nymbus; double border of dots. Isaacius on left, standing facing, crowned by archangel Michael; the emperor holds scepter cruciger, the archangel jeweled scepter; on left clockwise, ICAAKIOC ΔECΠ; in lower right field ? // X // M; double border of dots. Mint of Constantinopolis. BMC 12/15; Dumbarton Oaks VI/1 2; Sear Byzantine 2002 |