Byzantine Empire Tertarteron - John I Tzimiskes, 969 – 976
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tertarteron - John I Tzimiskes
Year
969 – 976
Ruler
John I Tzimiskes
(969–976)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.36
Diameter (mm)
22.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tertarteron - John I Tzimiskes from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 969 to 976. Struck in Gold. Measures 22.2 mm and weighs 4.36 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr., pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benedictium.
- Reverse
- Facing bust of John, wearing crown and loros, holding patriarchal cross and the virgin Mary.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (969-976) | — | Constantinopolis |
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