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Byzantine Coin - Aspron Trachy of Alexius III
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Basic Information | Accession Number: | 1885C1535.270 |
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Collection: | Antiquities - Ancient & Mediaeval Coins |
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Date: | 1195 - 1203 |
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Maker Information | Manufacturer: | Constantinople Mint - View history |
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Notes | This Byzantine coin of the Emperor Alexius III (1195-1203) is concave in shape. It has been suggested that this was a sign to its users that it was made from debased metal. Despite its coppery colour, this trachy (as it was called) actually contains around 2% silver. | Presented by W Scott, 1877. |
Further Information | Reign: | Alexius III |
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Production Period: | Byzantine |
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Material(s): | Silver |
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Denomination: | Aspron Trachy |
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Currency: | Constantinople |
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Place of Origin: | Constantinople, Greece / Turkey |
Associated People | | Dimensions | Diameter: | 31 mm |
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