Byzantine Empire Tetarteron - John II Komnenos, 1118 – 1143
Type 1
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Hyperpyron Nomisma
(1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetarteron
Year
1118 – 1143
Ruler
John II Komnenos
(1118–1143)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.47
Diameter (mm)
18
Thickness (mm)
1.9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetarteron from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1118 to 1143. Struck in Bronze. Measures 18 mm and weighs 3.47 g.
- Obverse
- John II standing facing, crowned, wearing divitision and loros, holding cross with right hand and globus cruciger with left hand. (John II despot, born in the purple)
- Reverse
- Christ standing facing, bearded, nimbate, wearing pallium and colobium, holding book of gospels. (Jesus Christ)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1118-1143) | — |
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