Coins of Byzantium
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Aspron Trachy- Andronikos I
1183–1185 AD: Virgin Mary stands in prayer on the concave obverse, paired with Emperor Andronikos I Komnenos standing on the convex reverse being crowned by Christ. The distinctive scyphate (cup-shaped) design of this electrum or billon trachy showcases the late-Byzantine minting techniques practiced at Constantinople.
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Solidus - Phillipicus
711–713 AD: As times changed, Christianity gradually became a larger motif on the coins, as well as daily life in the Byzantine Empire. The detailed obverse shows the emperor's ceremonial role and divine appointment during a brief, turbulent reign. The reverse displays the cross on steps framed by the legend "VICTORIA AVGU" and the Constantinople mint mark "CONOB" below.
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40 Nummi- Justinian I
529–538 AD: As the Western Roman Empire declined, the capital moved to Byzantium (Contstantinople). The obverse displays classic imperial portraiture, and the reverse features Christian symbols, alongside mint marks indicating its production in Antioch. This large copper denomination highlights the standardized monetary system and administrative reach of the Byzantine Empire during Justinian's ambitious reign.