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Hyperpyron (Coin) of John II Comnenus by Byzantine — VisualArtsDB

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Hyperpyron (Coin) of John II Comnenus

Hyperpyron (Coin) of John II Comnenus

Hyperpyron (Coin) of John II Comnenus

1118–1143

Medium: Gold
Dimensions: Diam.: 3.2 cm (1 5/16 in.)
Genre: Coins
Museum: Art Institute of Chicago

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The front (obverse) of this coin shows Christ in majesty, facing frontal. On the back (reverse) the Virgin Mary crowns emperor John II Comnenus.

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