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Apsron trachy of John II, Constantinople

Apsron trachy of John II, Constantinople

r. 1118 - 1143

John II

Byzantine

Obv.: Christ bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion, seated upon throne without back, r. hand raised in benediction, holds Gospel in l.; triangle of pellets at each end of cushion on throne. Rev.: Full figure of emperor on l. and St George, nimbate and beardless, holding between them patriarchal cross on long shaft with small globe at the base

Electrum

Byzantine period, Middle

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