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Hyperpyron Trachy - Andronikos I Komnenos

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Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor Andronikos I Komnenos (1183-1185)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1183-1185
Value Hyperpyron (1)
Currency First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.5 g
Diameter 29 mm
Shape Concave (Concave)
Technique Hammered (scyphate)
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
536759
References BCV# 1983
David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes).
, DOC IV-2# 1
Michael F. Hendy; 1999. Catalogue of the Byzantine Coins in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection and in the Whittemore Collection / Volume 4.2. The Emperors of Nicaea and Their Contemporaries 1204-1261. Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

Obverse

Mary enthroned, nimbate, dividing legend at top.

Script: Greek

Lettering: MHP ΘV

Translation: Mother of God.

Reverse

At left, Andronikus, holding labarum in right hand and globus cruciger in eft, being crowned by Christ at right holding book of gospels. Main legend from lower left.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
IC XC
ANΔΡONIKOSΩ ΔECΠOTH

Translation:
Jesus Christ
The Lord Andronikos.

Edge

Plain

Mint

Constantinople, modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (476-1923)

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Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Hyperpyron Trachy - Andronikos I Komnenos
CNG
Electronic Auction 590
Lot 778
Internet Archive
2 Jul 2025 XF
(near EF)
USD 1200.00
(+ buyer's premium)
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