Alexios III Angelos, Electrum, Trikephalon (Aspron Trachy), Constantinople, 1197-1203
Obverse
Christ, bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion, seated upon backless throne. Right hand raised in benediction, Gospels in left hand. To left and right, IC̅ XC̅.
KERO-HΘEI
Reverse
Full-length figures of Alexios III Angelos on left and St. Constantine on right, holding between them labarum on long shaft. Emperor and saint wear stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and jeweled loros of simplified type. Both hold scepter cruciger, emperor in right hand, saint in left hand.
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Obverse
Christ, bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion, seated upon backless throne. Right hand raised in benediction, Gospels in left hand. To left and right, IC̅ XC̅.
KERO-HΘEI
Reverse
Full-length figures of Alexios III Angelos on left and St. Constantine on right, holding between them labarum on long shaft. Emperor and saint wear stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and jeweled loros of simplified type. Both hold scepter cruciger, emperor in right hand, saint in left hand.
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| Accession number | BZC.2002.16 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 4.1:407, no. 2d.1 |
| Ruler | Alexios III Angelos |
| Date of Reign | 1195–1203 |
| Metal | Electrum |
| Denomination | Trikephalon (Aspron Trachy) |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 1197 – 1203 |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.35 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Cup |
Acquisition History
From A. H. Baldwin’s Stock, 6 September 2002
Commentary
As DOC 4.1:407, no. 2d.1 (plated), but here electrum.