Byzantine Skyphate (Cup-Shaped) Trachy
Byzantine Empire · Circa 11th - 13th Century (Middle Byzantine Period)
A thin, concave-convex (cup-shaped) metal disc. The convex side typically features a standing figure of the Emperor or a Saint, while the concave side often depicts Christ or the Virgin Mary. This specific specimen appears heavily worn with a puncture hole.
- Country
- Byzantine Empire
- Year
- Circa 11th - 13th Century (Middle Byzantine Period)
- Denomination
- Trachy (Aspron Trachy)
- Metal
- Billon (Low-grade silver mixed with copper) or Copper
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