Tetarteron nomisma of John I Tzimisces SB1791

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Sear:1791
DOC:vol.III.pl.XLII,4b
Ruler:John I Tzimisces (969-976)
Metal:Gold
Denomination:Tetarteron nomisma
Mint:Constantinople
Description:John I Tzimisces. AV Histamenon nomisma. Constantinople mint.
AV: +IhS XIS REX REGNANTInm 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,above wich long cross on base, being crowned by Mary, wearing stola and maphorium, MQ above Mary, manus Dei above John.
DOC vol.III.pl.XLII,4b
Avers:+IhS XIS REX REGNANTInm
Avers description: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,above wich long cross on base, being crowned by Mary, wearing stola and maphorium, MQ above Mary, manus Dei above John.
Mintmark:
Comment:4 gr