Tertarteron - John I Tzimiskes Constantinopolis

Issuer Byzantine Empire
Year 969-976
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tertarteron (1/4)
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.36 g
Diameter 22.2 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1789
Obverse description Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr., pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benedictium.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering + IhS XIS REX REGNANTInm
Reverse description Facing bust of John, wearing crown and loros, holding patriarchal cross and the virgin Mary.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering + ΘEOTOC bOHΘ` IW QESP
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage ND (969-976) - Constantinopolis -
Numisquare ID 5302253770
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