John II Comnenus. 1118-1143. AV Hyperpyron (26.5mm, 4.22 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 1118-circa 1122. Near EF.Electronic Auction 566 Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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John II Comnenus. 1118-1143. AV Hyperpyron (26.5mm, 4.22 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 1118-circa 1122. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing on suppedion / Half-length figures of John, wearing loros and holding akakia, and the Theotokos facing, holding patriarchal cross between them; manus Dei above. DOC 4; SB 1947. Toned, graffiti in margins, trace deposits. Near EF. Well struck. Lot includes a David Sear certificate of authenticity. |