Hyperpyron of John II Comnenus SB1949

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Sear:1949
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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 1940). +KERO-HQEI IC-XC, Christ enthroned facing on throne with back, holding book of gospels / MQ-QV, IW DEC PO TH (or similar) above, emperor, wearing divitision and loros and holding cross on globe, standing on left, being crowned by Mary, nimbate, on right. SB 1949.
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