Tetarteron - John II Komnenos Type 1

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year1118-1143
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetarteron (1⁄864)
CurrencyFirst Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.47 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness1.9 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1945, BMC Byz#62-66
Obverse descriptionJohn II standing facing, crowned, wearing divitision and loros, holding cross with right hand and globus cruciger with left hand.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIω ΔECΠOT Tω ΠOPΦVPOΓNT
(Translation: John II despot, born in the purple)
Reverse descriptionChrist standing facing, bearded, nimbate, wearing pallium and colobium, holding book of gospels.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringIC XC
(Translation: Jesus Christ)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1118-1143)  - -
Catalog ID4953088400
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