Aspron trachy of Alexius III Angelus-Comnenus SB2009

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Sear:2009
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Ruler:Alexius III Angelus-Comnenus (1195-1203)
Metal:Electrum
Denomination:Aspron trachy
Mint:Constantinople
Description:Alexius III Angelus-Comnenus. EL Aspron trachy. Constantinople mint.
AV: + KE HQEI Christ enthroned facing, holding book of gospels and raising right hand, IC XC at upper left and right, sometimes decoration comprising of dots, stars and short lines above the arms of the throne.
RV: ALEXIW DECP Q KWCTANTI Alexius and St. Constantine, standing facing, each bearded, crowned, wearing divitision and loros, each holding cross-tipped sceptre and holding labarum (dot in banner) between them.
Avers:+ KE HQEI
Avers description:Christ enthroned facing, holding book of gospels and raising right hand, IC XC at upper left and right, sometimes decoration comprising of dots, stars and short lines above the arms of the throne.
Revers:ALEXIW DECP Q KWCTANTI
Revers description:Alexius and St. Constantine, standing facing, each bearded, crowned, wearing divitision and loros, each holding cross-tipped sceptre and holding labarum (dot in banner) between them.
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