Tertarteron - John I Tzimiskes Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year969-976
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTertarteron (1/4)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionGold
Weight4.36 g
Dimensions22.2 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1789
Obverse descriptionBust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr., pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benedictium.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering+ IhS XIS REX REGNANTInm
Reverse descriptionFacing bust of John, wearing crown and loros, holding patriarchal cross and the virgin Mary.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering+ ΘEOTOC bOHΘ` IW QESP
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (969-976)  - Constantinopolis -
Catalog ID5302253770
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