Aspron trachy of John II Comnenus SB1942

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Sear:1942
DOC:vol.IV.pl.,8d
Ruler:John II Comnenus (1118-1143)
Metal:Electrum
Denomination:Aspron trachy
Mint:Constantinople
Description:John II Comnenus. EL Aspron trachy. Constantinople mint.
AV: IC-XC to left and right of Christ seated facing on backless throne, right hand raised.
RV: IW DEC PO TH Q GR WR IL John, crowned and wearing divitision and chlamys, on left and St. George, nimbate, in military dress and holding sword, on right, both standing facing, holding patriarchal cross on three steps between them.
DOC vol.IV.pl.,8d
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Avers description:IC-XC to left and right of Christ seated facing on backless throne, right hand raised.
Revers:IW DEC PO TH Q GR WR IL
Revers description:John, crowned and wearing divitision and chlamys, on left and St. George, nimbate, in military dress and holding sword, on right, both standing facing, holding patriarchal cross on three steps between them.
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