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Trachy - John III Doukas-Vatatzes

Features

Issuer Empire of Nicaea (Byzantine states)
Emperor John III Doukas Vatatzes (1222-1254)
Type Coins
Value Aspron Trachy (1⁄120)
Currency First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300)
Composition Billon
Weight 2.62 g
Diameter 26 mm
Shape Concave
Technique Hammered (scyphate)
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
554989
References BCV# 2108
David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes).

Obverse

St. George, standing facing holding spear in right hand and shield in left, B to left, retrograde B to right, and legend to left and right

Script: Greek

Lettering:
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ΘΑ ΓΕ

Unabridged legend: Ω ΑΓΙΟΣ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ

Translation: Saint George

Reverse

Emperor of Nicaea John Doukas, seated facing, hand resting on sword across his knees.

Script: Greek

Lettering: Iω ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗ O ΔΥΚΑΣ

Unabridged legend: ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣ ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ Ο ΔΟΥΚΑΣ

Translation: John Doukas, the Despot/King/Emperor

Mint

Magnesia ad Maeandrum, Ionia, Turkey

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