Byzantine Empire Histamenon Nomisma - John II Komnenos, 1118 – 1143
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Hyperpyron Nomisma
(1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Histamenon nomisma
Year
1118 – 1143
Ruler
John II Komnenos
(1118–1143)
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Concave
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered (scyphate)
Weight (g)
4.3
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Histamenon nomisma from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1118 to 1143. Struck in Electrum. Measures 30 mm and weighs 4.3 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Christ facing, with crossed nimbus, wearing pallium and colobium, holding book of gospels and raising right hand. (Jesus Christ.)
- Reverse
- John II Comnenus crowned and wearing divitision and chlamys on left, St. George nimbate in military dress and holding sword on right, both standing facing, holding patriarchal cross between them with 3 steps at base of cross. (John, Despot. Saint George.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1118-1143) | — | (fr) Date aproximative, atelier de Constantinople |
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