Constantine Asen (Tich), Copper, Stamenon, Uncertain Mint, 1257-1277
Obverse
Bust of Christ, bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion. Right hand raised in benediction. Holds Gospels in left. To left and right, ΙΣ ΧΣ.
Symbol
Cross in left and right fields.
Reverse
Full-length figure of Constantine Asen (Tich) wearing stemma, divitision, and paneled loros of traditional type. Labarum-headed scepter in right hand, globus in left hand. Inscription in left field not legible. Monogram for tsar () in upper right field and A below.
Obverse
Bust of Christ, bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion. Right hand raised in benediction. Holds Gospels in left. To left and right, ΙΣ ΧΣ.
Symbol
Cross in left and right fields.
Reverse
Full-length figure of Constantine Asen (Tich) wearing stemma, divitision, and paneled loros of traditional type. Labarum-headed scepter in right hand, globus in left hand. Inscription in left field not legible. Monogram for tsar () in upper right field and A below.
| Accession number | BZC.2003.2 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 4.2:646, no. (1) |
| Ruler | Constantine Asen (Tich) |
| Date of Reign | 1257–1277 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Stamenon |
| Mint | Uncertain Mint |
| Date | 1257 – 1277 |
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Cup |
Acquisition History
From S. Bendall, February 2003
Commentary
The mint may be Turnovo.