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Tetarteron - John II Komnenos Type 1 ND
| Bronze | 3.47 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | John II Komnenos (1118-1143) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1118-1143 |
| Value | Tetarteron (1⁄864) |
| Currency | First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#173828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Christ standing facing, bearded, nimbate, wearing pallium and colobium, holding book of gospels.
Lettering: IC XC
Translation: Jesus Christ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetarteron - John II Komnenos (Type 1) ND (1118-1143) coin from the Byzantine Empire is that it features an image of the emperor John II Komnenos on one side and an image of Jesus Christ on the other. This coin was used as a means of spreading Christianity throughout the empire and promoting the Orthodox Church.
