Transitional Hyperpyron - John III

Issuer Empire of Nicaea (Byzantine states)
Year 1232
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Hyperpyron (1)
Currency First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.07 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered (scyphate)
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DOC IV-2#3
Obverse description Nimbate Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering IC-XC BOHθI
(Translation: Jesus Christ Help)
Reverse description Emperor John wearing loros, with labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Holy Virgin.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering Ιω ΔΕCΠΟΤ Tω ΠΟΡΦΥΡΟΓΕΝ
(Translation: John Porphyrogenitos, Emperor)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1232) - -
Numisquare ID 3552087160
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