Byzantine coin of John II, 1118-1143. Obverse: bust of Christ, facing front; he has a nimbus cruciger around his head, which is a cross within a halo; to left, inscription says ‘IC’; to right, ‘XC’. Reverse: bust of John II, facing front; he has a short beard; he wears a loros, an embroidered and jewelled scarf; to left, he holds a cruciform sceptre; to right, he holds a globus cruciger; to right, inscription says ‘ΠΦVP’. The inscription on the obverse in translation says ‘Jesus Christ’. Coin is concave.

• History Of Use

  “Billon Aspron Trachy” (denomination); Sear# 1944.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.5 cm, diameter 3.2 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 1118 and 1143
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3095/1509