Hyperpyron (Coin) of John II Comnenus
Byzantine
1118–1143
- Medium
- Gold
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.7 cm (1 1/8 in.)
- Genre
- Coins
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
byzantineportraitgoldcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalmetal
About
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.
