Tetarteron nomisma of John I Tzimisces SB1789a

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Sear:1789a
DOC:vol.III.pl.XLII,6b
Ruler:John I Tzimisces (969-976)
Metal:Gold
Denomination:Tetarteron nomisma
Mint:Constantinople
Description:John I Tzimisces. AV Tetarteron nomisma. Constantinople mint.
AV: +IhS XIS REX REGNANTInm I-X in field. Facing bust of Christ, nimbate, raising hand in benediction, holding Gospels, nimbus with two pellets in arms of cross.
RV: +QEOTOC hOHQ IW dES Half-length facing busts of John, wearing crown and loros, holding patriarchal cross, being crowned by Mary, wearing stola and maphorium, MQ above Mary, manus Dei above John.
DOC vol.III.pl.XLII,6b
Avers:+IhS XIS REX REGNANTInm
Avers description:I-X in field. Facing bust of Christ, nimbate, raising hand in benediction, holding Gospels, nimbus with two pellets in arms of cross.
Revers:+QEOTOC hOHQ IW dES
Revers description:Half-length facing busts of John, wearing crown and loros, holding patriarchal cross, being crowned by Mary, wearing stola and maphorium, MQ above Mary, manus Dei above John.
Mintmark:
Comment:4gr