Byzantine coin of John II, 1118-1143. Obverse: Christ, standing on a footstool and facing front; he has a nimbus cruciger around his head, which is a cross within a halo; he raises his right hand in benediction; in his left hand, he holds the Book of Gospels; to left, inscription says ‘IC’; to right, ‘XC’. Reverse: John II, standing and facing front; to left, he holds a cruciform sceptre; to right, he holds a globus cruciger; to right, inscription says 'TWΠ'. The inscription on the obverse in translation says ‘Jesus Christ.’

• History Of Use

  “Tetarteron” (denomination); Sear# 1945.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

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• Creation Date between 1181 and 1143
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/1491