Constantine Asen (Tich), Copper, Stamenon, Uncertain Mint, 1257-1277
Obverse
Frontal bust of Christ, bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion. Right hand raised in benediction, Gospels in left hand. ΙΣ ΧΣ to left and right.
Reverse
Full-length figure of Constantine Asen (Tich) wearing stemma, divitision, paneled loros of traditional type, and sagion (?). Labarum-headed scepter in right hand, globus in left hand. T|IΔ in left field and ||Δ in right field ( is the monogram of the tsar).
Obverse
Frontal bust of Christ, bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion. Right hand raised in benediction, Gospels in left hand. ΙΣ ΧΣ to left and right.
Reverse
Full-length figure of Constantine Asen (Tich) wearing stemma, divitision, paneled loros of traditional type, and sagion (?). Labarum-headed scepter in right hand, globus in left hand. T|IΔ in left field and ||Δ in right field ( is the monogram of the tsar).
| Accession number | BZC.2004.25 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 22.0 x 24.0 mm |
| Weight | 2.24 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Cup |
Acquisition History
From Spink's stock, 21 July 2004