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

Hyperpyron (Coin) of John II Comnenus

Hyperpyron (Coin) of John II Comnenus

1118–1143

Medium: Gold
Dimensions: Diam.: 2.7 cm (1 1/8 in.)
Genre: coin
Museum: Art Institute of Chicago

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On the front (obverse) of this coin, Christ is shown in majesty.On the back (reverse), the virgin Mary crowns a standing emperor John II Comnenus, who stands holding a globe which is topped by a cross.

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