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Hyperpyron (Coin) of John II Comnenus

1118-1143
Gold

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

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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