Theodore I Komnenodoukas

Coinage of the Byzantine and Balkan States



Thessalonica Mint

CBB 8.1

Trachy, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD,   AR.  IC XC IC AC Full-length figure of Christ, cruciformly nimbate with five pellets in each Cross arm and diamond inbetween, bearded, seated upon backed throne, wearing tunic and kolobion, r. hand in benediction and l. holding Gospels.  Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔȣKAC O ΔIMITPIOC Full-length figures of emperor and St. Demetrius, holding Cross-tipped-scepter with triangular decoration; Emperor bearded, wearing divitision, loros, sagion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand resting on Chest; St. Demetrius nimbate, standing on dais, wearing body armor with pteryges, chiton, and sagion, l. hand holding sword over shoulder.  Sear 2158.  LBC 320.  DOC IV XXXVIII 1. CLBC 12.1.1.  CBB 8.1.


CBB 8.2A

Trachy, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD,   AR.  MHP ΘV HAΓIOCOPITICA Full-length figure of Theotokos Hagiosoritissa, nimbate, in orans, wearing tunic and maphorion.  Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔЄΠ O AΓIOC ΔIMITPIOC Full-length figures of emperor and St. Demetrius; Emperor bearded, wearing divitision, loros, maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand resting on chest and l. hand accepting the outstretched city of Thessalonica; St. Demetrius nimbate, standing on square dais, wearing body armor with pteryges, chiton, and sagion, both hands outstretched, offering the city of Thessalonica to the emperor; Manus Dei blesses emperor in upper field.  Sear 2159.  LBC 321-2.  DOC IV XXXVIII 2c. CLBC —.  CBB 8.2.

CBB 8.2B

Same as 8.2A but obverse with star sigla to either side.  Sear —.  LBC —.  DOC IV XXXVIII 2b. CLBC 12.1.2.  CBB 8.2.

CBB 8.2C

Same as 8.2A but obverse with Δ sigla to either side.  Sear —.  LBC —.  DOC IV XXXVIII 2a. CLBC —.  CBB 8.2.

CBB 8.2D

Same as 8.2A but obverse with Δ and star sigla to either side.  Sear —.  LBC —.  DOC IV XXXVIII —. CLBC —.  CBB 8.2.


CBB 8.3A

Trachy, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD,   AR.  MHP ΘV Full-length figure of Theotokos, nimbate, seated upon backed throne, wearing tunic and maphorion, both hands holding the infant Christ at breast.  Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔȣKAC IC XC Full-length figures of emperor and Christ, bearded; Emperor wearing divitision, loros, sagion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding sheathed sword downwards l. akakia; Christ cruciformly nimbate with pellets in each Cross arm, wearing tunic and kolobion, r. hand outstretched to crown emperor and l. holding Gospels.  Sear 2160.  LBC —.  DOC IV XXXVIII 3c. CLBC —.  CBB 8.3A.

CBB 8.3B

Same as previous but Γ on r. throne back; P on l. throne back.  Sear —.  LBC 323.  DOC IV XXXVIII 3a. CLBC —.  CBB 8.3B.

CBB 8.3C

Same as previous but star to either throne back.  Sear —.  LBC —.  DOC —. CLBC 12.1.3.  CBB 8.3C.

CBB 8.3D

Same as previous but crescent moon to either throne back.  Sear —.  LBC —.  DOC —. CLBC 12.1.3.  CBB 8.3D.


CBB 8.4

Trachy, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD,   AE.  IC XC O ЄMMANȣHA Half-length figure of Christ Emmanuel, cruciformly nimbate with five pellets in each Cross arm, wearing tunic and kolobion, r. hand in benediction and l. holding scroll.  Rev. ΘЄOΔωΠOC ΔȣKAC O ΔIMITPIOC Full-length figures of emperor and St. Demetrius, holding Cross-tipped-scepter with triangular decoration; Emperor bearded, wearing divitision, chlamys, maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand resting on Chest; St. Demetrius nimbate, wearing body armor with pteryges, chiton, and sagion, l. hand holding sword over shoulder.  Sear 2161.  LBC 324-6.  DOC IV XXXVIII 4. CLBC 12.2.1.  CBB 8.4.


CBB 8.5

Trachy, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD,   AE.  MHP ΘV Full-length figure of Theotokos, nimbate, seated upon backed throne, wearing tunic and maphorion, both hands holding the infant Christ at breast.  Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔЄCΠOCTH O ΘЄOΔωΠOC Full-length figures of emperor and St. Theodore, bearded, holding Cross-tipped-scepter with triangular decoration; Emperor wearing divitision, loros, maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding sheathed sword downwards; St. Theodore nimbate, standing on dais, wearing body armor with pteryges, chiton, and sagion, l. hand resting on shield.  Sear 2164.  LBC 328.  DOC IV XXXIX 6. CLBC 12.2.3.  CBB 8.5.


CBB 8.6

Trachy, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD,   AE.  O AΓIOC ΔIMITPIOC Full-length figure of St. Demetrius, nimbate, seated upon backless throne, wearing body armor with pteryges, chiton, and sagion, both hands hold sheathed sword across lap.  Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔЄCΠOCTH MHP ΘV Half-length figures of emperor and Theotokos, holding patriarchal Cross; Emperor bearded, wearing divitision, loros, maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding Cross-tipped-scepter; Theotokos nimbate, wearing tunic and maphorion, l. hand in benediction; Manus Dei blesses emperor in upper r. field.  Sear 2167.  LBC 328.  DOC IV XXXIX 9. CLBC 12.2.6.  CBB 8.6.


CBB 8.7A

Trachy, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD,   AE.  IC XC Full-length figure of Christ, cruciformly nimbate with pellet in each cross arm, bearded, seated upon backless throne, wearing tunic and kolobion, r. arm outstretched in benediction and l. hand holding Gospels.  Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔȣKAC XM Full-length figures of emperor and St. Michael the Archangel, holding model city of Thessalonica; Emperor, bearded, wearing divitision, loros, maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding labarum; St. Michael, nimbate, wearing divitision, loros, and maniakion, l. holding spear over shoulder; Manus Dei blesses emperor in upper r. field.  Sear 2165.  LBC –.  DOC IV XXXIX 7d (?). CLBC –.  CBB 8.A.

8.7B

Same as previous obverse but star above l. throne cushion.  Sear –.  LBC 329-31.  DOC IV XXXIX 7a. CLBC –.  CBB 8.7B.

8.7C

Same as previous obverse but Cross above l. throne cushion.  Sear –.  LBC –.  DOC IV XXXIX 7c. CLBC –.  CBB 8.7C.

8.7D

Same as previous obverse but three dots to either side above the throne cushion.  Sear –.  LBC –.  DOC IV XXXIX 7b. CLBC 12.2.4.  CBB 8.7D.


CBB 8.8A

Trachy, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD,   AE.  IC XC Full-length figure of Christ, cruciformly nimbate with pellet in each cross arm, beardless, seated upon backless throne, wearing tunic and kolobion, r. arm outstretched in benediction and l. hand outstreched holding scroll; Δ to either side of the throne.  Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔЄΠ O AΓIOC ΔIMITPIOC Full-length figures of emperor and St. Demetrius; Emperor, bearded, wearing divitision, loros, maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding cross-tipped-scepter and l. akakia; St. Demetrius, nimbate, standing on dais, wearing body armor with pteryges, chiton, and sagion, r. hand outstretched to crown the emperor and l. holding sword downwards.  Sear 2162.  LBC –.  DOC IV XXXVIII 5a. CLBC –.  CBB 8.8A.

CBB 8.8B

Same as previous but star below sigla to r. side.  Sear –.  LBC –.  DOC IV XXXVIII 5b. CLBC –.  CBB 8.8B.

CBB 8.8C

Same as previous but star below sigla to either side.  Sear –.  LBC 327.  DOC IV –. CLBC 12.2.2.  CBB 8.8B.


CBB 8.9

Trachy, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD,   AE.  MHP ΘV Full-length figure of Theotokos, nimbate, in orans, wearing tunic and maphorion; Star in either field.  Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔЄΠ O IC XC Full-length figures of emperor and Christ, bearded; Emperor wearing divitision, loros, maniakion, sagion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding Cross-tipped-scepter l. akakia; Christ cruciformly nimbate with five pellets in each Cross arm, wearing tunic and kolobion, r. hand outstretched to crown emperor and l. holding Gospels.  Sear 2166.  LBC –.  DOC IV XXXIX 8. CLBC 12.2.5.  CBB 8.9.


CBB 8.10

Trachy, Magnesia circa 1222 -1254 AD,   AE.  O AΓIOC ΔIMITPIOC Half-length figure of St. Demetrius, nimbate, wearing body armor with pteryges, chiton, and sagion with agrapha, r. hand holding sword and l. resting on star-inlaid shield.  Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC O ΔȣKAC Full-length figure of emperor, bearded, wearing divitision, loros, sagion, maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding labarum and l. globus cruciger; Cluster of three dots in upper r. field; Manus Dei blesses emperor in upper l. field.  Sear 2105 (incorrectly described, as John III Vatatzes).  LBC –.  DOC IV XXXIV 51 (incorrectly described, as John III Vatatzes). CLBC –.  CBB 8.10.


CBB 8.11A

Trachy, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD,   AE.  IC XC Half-length figure of Christ, cruciformly nimbate with five pellets in each Cross arm, wearing tunic and kolobion, r. hand in benediction and l. holding scroll.  Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔЄCΠOTHC KOMNHNOC O ΔȣKAC Full-length figure of emperor, bearded, wearing divitision, loros, maniakion, sagion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding labarum and l. globus cruciger; Manus Dei blesses emperor in upper l. field.  Sear 2168.  LBC 335-6.  DOC IV XXXIX 10a-b. CLBC 12.2.7.A.  CBB 8.11A.

CBB 8.11B

Same as previous but small module.  Sear —.  LBC 337.  DOC —. CLBC —.  CBB 8.11B.

CBB 8.11C

Same as 8.11A but with obverse as Christ Emmanuel.  Sear —.  LBC —.  DOC IV XXXIX 10c. CLBC 12.2.7.B.  CBB 8.11C.

CBB 8.11D

Same as 8.11A but reverse with patriarchal globus cruciger.  Sear —.  LBC —.  DOC IV —. CLBC —.  CBB 8.11D.


CBB 8.12A

Tetarteron, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD,   AE.  ΘЄOΔωPOC ЄN Xω TωΘωПICTOC BACIAЄCKAI ΔЄCПOTHC PωMAIωNO ΔOVKAC.  Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔЄCΠOTHC O AΓIOC ΔIMITPIOC Full-length figures of emperor and St. Demetrius, patriarchal Cross between; Emperor bearded, wearing divitision, loros, maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand resting on chest l. holding akakia; St. Demetrius nimbate, wearing body armor with pteryges, chiton, and sagion, r. hand holding sword over shoulder l. hand resting on shield.  Sear 2169.  LBC –.  DOC IV XL 11. CLBC 12.3.1.  CBB 8.12A.


CBB 8.12B

Tetarteron, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD,   AE.  ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔЄCПOTHC O ΔOVKAC.  Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔЄCΠOTHC O AΓIOC ΔIMITPIOC Full-length figures of emperor and St. Demetrius, patriarchal Cross between; Emperor bearded, wearing divitision, loros, maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand resting on chest l. holding akakia; St. Demetrius nimbate, wearing body armor with pteryges, chiton, and sagion, r. hand holding sword over shoulder l. hand resting on shield.  Sear 2170.  LBC 338-40.  DOC IV XL 12. CLBC 12.3.2.  CBB 8.12B.


CBB 8.13A

Tetarteron, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD,   AE.  O AΓIOC ΔIMITPIOC Half-length figure of St. Demetrius, nimbate, wearing body armor with pteryges, chiton, and sagion, r. hand resting on shield and l. holding spear over shoulder.  Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔȣKAC Full-length figure of emperor, bearded, wearing divitision, loros, maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding globus cruciger and l. labarum.  Sear 2173.  LBC 342.  DOC IV XL 14. CLBC 12.3.4.B.  CBB 8.13A.

CBB 8.13B

Same as 8.13A but obverse with St. Demetrius facing right.  Sear –.  LBC 341, 343.  DOC IV XL 15a. CLBC 12.3.4.C.  CBB 8.13B.

CBB 8.13C

Same as 8.13B but with reverse facing right.  Sear –.  LBC –.  DOC IV XL 15b.  CLBC 12.3.4.A. CBB 8.13C.


CBB 8.14

Tetarteron, Thessalonica circa 1215 -1230 AD,   AE.  MHP ΘV Full-length figure of Theotokos, nimbate, in orans, wearing tunic and maphorion.  Rev. ΘЄOΔωPOC ΔȣKAC Full-length figure of emperor, bearded, wearing divitision, loros, maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding globus cruciger and l. labarum.  Sear 2171.  LBC –.  DOC IV XL 13. CLBC 12.3.3.  CBB 8.14.


Arta Mint

CBB 8.15

Trachy, Arta circa 1215-1230 AD,   AR.  IC XC O ЄMMANȣHA Half-length figure of Christ Emmanuel, cruciformly nimbate with five pellets in each Cross arm, wearing tunic and kolobion, r. hand in benediction and l. holding scroll.  Rev. ΘЄOΔωΠOC ΔȣKAC Full-length figure of emperor, bearded, wearing divitision, loros with star embroidery on r. middle side, sagion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding Cross-tipped-scepter and l. akakia; Manus Dei blesses emperor in upper l. field.  Sear 2228.  LBC –.  DOC IV XLIV 1. CLBC 15.2.1.  CBB 8.15.


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