Byzantine coin of John II, 1118-1143. Obverse: bust of Christ; he has a halo; to right, it says ‘X’. Reverse: bust of John II, facing front; he wears a loros, an embroidered and jewelled scarf; to right, he holds a globus cruciger. Coin is concave.

• History Of Use

  “Tetarteron” (denomination); Sear# 1953.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.6 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Thessalonica

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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 fair
• Accession Number 3095/1724