Hyperpyron of John II Comnenus SB1938

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Sear:1938
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Ruler:John II Comnenus (1118-1143)
Metal:Gold
Denomination:Hyperpyron
Mint:Constantinople
Description:John II. 1118-1143. AV Hyperpyron (4.26 gm). Constantinople mint. IC-XC to left and right of Christ seated facing on backless throne, right hand raised and holding book of gospels / +IW-DECPOTH, QV-MR, facing half-length figures of Mary, nimbate, on right, and John, holding patriarchal cross between them, hand of god above of John head. DOC IV 1a.2, SB 1938.
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