Modify or add data on this page

Tetarteron - Andronikos I Komnenos Mary standing

Features

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor Andronikos I Komnenos (1183-1185)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1183-1185
Value Tetarteron (1⁄864)
Currency First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300)
Composition Copper
Weight 4.0 g
Diameter 21 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
536902
References BCV# 1986
David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes).

Obverse

Mary standing on dais facing, nimbate, holding on chest medal wih nimbate head of infant Christ.

Script: Greek

Lettering: MHP ΘV

Unabridged legend: Μ[ήτη]Ρ Θ[εο]Υ

Translation: Mother of God

Reverse

At left, Andronicus standing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by Christ. Figures, divide main legend which begins lower left.

Lettering:
IC XC
ANDΔONIKOς ΔEςPOTHς

Translation:
Jesus Christ
The Lord Andronikos

Edge

Plain

Mint

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

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1183-1185)  Photo Constantinopolis

Get this coin

No member from this site currently wants to exchange it.

Numista Rarity index: 97 Search tips
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Tetarteron - Andronikos I Komnenos (Mary standing)
Concordia Numismatic
Auction 21
Lot 949
Internet Archive
19 Oct 2024 VF USD 40.65
(EUR 35.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
See the sales

Discuss or ask a question

Contribute to the catalogue

Modify or add data on this page
Register a past auction sale
Register an example of this type
Duplicate this page
Cite this page: https://numista.com/536902 (copy permalink) Permalink copied
Share: Facebook X (Twitter)