Transitional Hyperpyron - John III

€466,150.00
IssuerEmpire of Nicaea (Byzantine states)
Year1232
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueHyperpyron (1)
CurrencyFirst Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300)
CompositionGold
Weight4.07 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered (scyphate)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DOC IV-2#3
Obverse descriptionNimbate Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringIC-XC BOHθI
(Translation: Jesus Christ Help)
Reverse descriptionEmperor John wearing loros, with labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Holy Virgin.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΙω ΔΕCΠΟΤ Tω ΠΟΡΦΥΡΟΓΕΝ
(Translation: John Porphyrogenitos, Emperor)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1232)  - -
Catalog ID3552087160
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