Andronicos I. (Comnenus), 1183-1185 AD., Billon Aspron Trachy (27-32 mm / 3.74 g), Constantinopolis mint.
Obv.: Virgin standing facing, holding medallion of infant Christ; MHP ΘV at her shoulders.
Rev: ANΔPONIKOC - [ΔECPOTHC], Andronicos standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger, being crowned by Christ standing at right; IC XC at Christ's shoulders.
DOC IV 3b; Hendy pl. 18, 15-16 ; Sear Byzantine Coins and their Values # 1985 .
The life and career of Andronicus Comnenus reminds one of a less successful Ghengis Khan. Born into the imperial family, he fled a hostile court and spent much of his life as a wandering military adventurer. Recalled by his cousin Manuel I, Andronicus was in a favorable position when Manuel died, leaving Mary of Antioch as regent for their son Alexius II. Both mother and son shortly perished, and Andronicus began a reign of terror as he rooted out all real and suspected supporters of the previous regime. The bloody public tortures and executions eventually disturbed the populace, and when a prophecy began circulating that Isaac Angelus would become the next emperor, popular support for a regime change grew. After an assassination attempt against Isaac failed, Andronicus fled the capital, but was captured and returned. He was subsequently subjected to the same horrific torments he had meted out to his enemies.
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![1183-1185 AD., Andronicos I. (Comnenus), Billon Aspron Trachy, Constantinopolis mint, Sear 1985.
Andronicos I. (Comnenus), 1183-1185 AD., Billon Aspron Trachy (27-32 mm / 3.74 g), Constantinopolis mint.
Obv.: Virgin standing facing, holding medallion of infant Christ; MHP ΘV at her shoulders.
Rev: ANΔPONIKOC - [ΔECPOTHC], Andronicos standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger, being crowned by Christ standing at right; IC XC at Christ's shoulders.
DOC IV 3b; Hendy pl. 18, 15-16 ; Sear Byzantine Coins and their Values # 1985 .
The life and career of Andronicus Comnenus reminds one of a less successful Ghengis Khan. Born into the imperial family, he fled a hostile court and spent much of his life as a wandering military adventurer. Recalled by his cousin Manuel I, Andronicus was in a favorable position when Manuel died, leaving Mary of Antioch as regent for their son Alexius II. Both mother and son shortly perished, and Andronicus began a reign of terror as he rooted out all real and suspected supporters of the previous regime. The bloody public tortures and executions eventually disturbed the populace, and when a prophecy began circulating that Isaac Angelus would become the next emperor, popular support for a regime change grew. After an assassination attempt against Isaac failed, Andronicus fled the capital, but was captured and returned. He was subsequently subjected to the same horrific torments he had meted out to his enemies.
Schlüsselwörter: Andronicos Comnenus Billon Aspron Trachy Constantinopolis Virgin Christ Labarum Globus Cruciger](images/image.gif?id=827006963908 "1183-1185 AD., Andronicos I. (Comnenus), Billon Aspron Trachy, Constantinopolis mint, Sear 1985.
Andronicos I. (Comnenus), 1183-1185 AD., Billon Aspron Trachy (27-32 mm / 3.74 g), Constantinopolis mint.
Obv.: Virgin standing facing, holding medallion of infant Christ; MHP ΘV at her shoulders.
Rev: ANΔPONIKOC - [ΔECPOTHC], Andronicos standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger, being crowned by Christ standing at right; IC XC at Christ's shoulders.
DOC IV 3b; Hendy pl. 18, 15-16 ; Sear Byzantine Coins and their Values # 1985 .
The life and career of Andronicus Comnenus reminds one of a less successful Ghengis Khan. Born into the imperial family, he fled a hostile court and spent much of his life as a wandering military adventurer. Recalled by his cousin Manuel I, Andronicus was in a favorable position when Manuel died, leaving Mary of Antioch as regent for their son Alexius II. Both mother and son shortly perished, and Andronicus began a reign of terror as he rooted out all real and suspected supporters of the previous regime. The bloody public tortures and executions eventually disturbed the populace, and when a prophecy began circulating that Isaac Angelus would become the next emperor, popular support for a regime change grew. After an assassination attempt against Isaac failed, Andronicus fled the capital, but was captured and returned. He was subsequently subjected to the same horrific torments he had meted out to his enemies.
Schlüsselwörter: Andronicos Comnenus Billon Aspron Trachy Constantinopolis Virgin Christ Labarum Globus Cruciger")