Hyperpyron of John II Comnenus SB1948

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Ruler:John II Comnenus (1118-1143)
Metal:Gold
Denomination:Hyperpyron
Mint:Thessalonica
Description:John II, 1118-1143. Thessalonica. AV hyperpyron. (smaller and thicker than the Constantinople version under SB 1939), IC XC to left and right of Christ seated facing on backless throne, right hand raised / MQ-IW DECPOT TWN to left and right of the emperor, wearing divitision and loros and holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by Mary, nimbate, on right. SB 1948.
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