© CGB
© CGB
½ Tetarteron - John II Komnenos Thessalonica; IW DECPOT ND
| Copper | 2.17 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | John II Komnenos (1118-1143) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1118-1143 |
| Value | ½ Tetarteron (1⁄1728) |
| Currency | First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.17 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#117652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Bust of John II facing, crowned, wearing loros and jewelled chlamys, holding globus cruciger with left hand and labarum with right hand.
Lettering: Iw DECPOTH
Translation:
Iw (=Iohannes) Despot (-is) :
"John the Despot".
Edge
Gross
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of John II Komnenos, who was the Byzantine Emperor from 1118 to 1143. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to reform the Byzantine Empire's government and economy. The coin's design reflects the importance of the emperor's image and the power of the Byzantine Empire during this time period.
