Byzantine coin Alexius III Angelus Comnenus, billon "aspron trachy". Constantinople, 1195-1203. Obv. Bust of Christ facing (it is an icon called "the Pantocrator") Rev.: The emperor Alexius and saint Constantine standing facing, each holding labarum (the standard of the Empire).
Alexius III (1195 - 1203 A.D.) Billon Trachy O: IC-XC, + KE HQEI Bust of Christ facing, beardless, wearing nimbus cross, holding scroll & raising hand in benediction. R: [ALEZIW ECP TW KWCTANTI] Alexius & St. Constantine standing facing, holding labara, globe cross between. Constantinople mint 3.29g 30mm Sear 2013
Thank you for the great information. That helps alot. Mine weighs 3.43g and is 27mm and looks like it's copper.
Wonderful coin Mary! I have a small number of these coins with Christ on them. They are fascinating. Yours look flat so are they? Some of the ones I have are flat and some are curved. Actually, they are best described as bowl shaped. Here’s one so you can see what I mean.
Mine is copper too, but it's also got the green patina, over it. Many of these "cup" coins, come unattractive.
My Soup Bowl Eastern Roman Empire Manuel I Comnenus 1143-1180 CE Aspron Trachy 35mm 4g Christ Gospels Labaran globus cruciger Virgin maphorium SB 1966 scyphate
You can see the details in your coin as well. These type of coins wore out the designs due to the shape fatter. Here is a flat one. Still a little worn but nice.
Hi @MaryContrary, I had the same question for a similar coin and it was answered here https://www.numisforums.com/topic/1163-id-help-byzantine-latin-rulers-ae/#comment-20016 - Broucheion
Hello and may I say what a nice looking coin that is! I'm so thankful for all the help. I had no idea where to start on it.
