Histamenon Nomisma - John II Komnenos Constantinopolis

€362,869.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year1118-1143
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHistamenon nomisma (⅓)
CurrencyFirst Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300)
CompositionElectrum
Weight4.3 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueConcave
Hammered (scyphate)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1942
Obverse descriptionBust of Christ facing, with crossed nimbus, wearing pallium and colobium, holding book of gospels and raising right hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIC-IX
(Translation: Jesus Christ.)
Reverse descriptionJohn II Comnenus crowned and wearing divitision and chlamys on left, St. George nimbate in military dress and holding sword on right, both standing facing, holding patriarchal cross between them with 3 steps at base of cross.
Reverse scriptGreek, Latin
Reverse letteringIω ΔECΠOTH Θ ΓεωΡΓε
(Translation: John, Despot. Saint George.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1118-1143)  - (fr) Date aproximative, atelier de Constantinople -
Catalog ID7881439480
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