Aspron trachy of Andronicus I Comnenus SB1984

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Sear:1984
DOC:vol.IV.pl.,2
Ruler:Andronicus I Comnenus (1183-1185)
Metal:Electrum
Denomination:Aspron trachy
Mint:Constantinople
Description:Andronicus I Comnenus. EL Aspron trachy. Constantinople mint.
AV: + Θ KE RO-ΗΘΕΙ / MP - ΘΥ Virgin orans standing facing, medal of Christ on her breast, rev traces of legend.
RV: ΑΝΔΡΟΝΙΚΩ ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗ Emperor standing, holding labarum and akakia and being crowned by Christ who holds book of Gospels.
DOC vol.IV,2
Avers:+ Θ KE RO-ΗΘΕΙ / MP - &
Avers description:Virgin orans standing facing, medal of Christ on her breast, rev traces of legend.
Revers: ΑΝΔΡΟΝΙΚ
Revers description:Emperor standing, holding labarum and akakia and being crowned by Christ who holds book of Gospels.
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