Aspron trachy of John II Comnenus SB1944

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Sear:1944
DOC:vol.IV.pl.,10b
Ruler:John II Comnenus (1118-1143)
Metal:Billon
Denomination:Aspron trachy
Mint:Constantinople
Description:John II Comnenus. BI Aspron trachy. Constantinople mint.
AV: IC-XC Christ, nimbate, bust facing, right hand raised, holding book of gospels in left.
RV: +IW DECPOTH – PORFVROGENHT Bust of emperor, crowned, facing, wearing loros and holding cross-topped sceptre (sometimes with an additional bar on the shaft) and cross on globe.
DOC vol.IV.pl.,10b
Avers:IC-XC
Avers description:Christ, nimbate, bust facing, right hand raised, holding book of gospels in left.
Revers:+IW DECPOTH – PORFVROGENHT
Revers description:Bust of emperor, crowned, facing, wearing loros and holding cross-topped sceptre (sometimes with an additional bar on the shaft) and cross on globe.
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