John II Comnenus. 1118-1143. AV Hyperpyron (33mm, 4.39 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1118-1122.CNG Feature Auction 115 Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 2 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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John II Comnenus. 1118-1143. AV Hyperpyron (33mm, 4.39 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1118-1122. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding the book of the gospels in left; barred IC – XC across upper field / Half-length figures of John and the Virgin Mary facing, holding patriarchal cross between them; manus Dei to upper left. DOC 1a; SB 1938. Richly toned, a few faint scratches. EF. |