Lot 3317

Sale 79 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

John II, (1118-1143), electrum aspron trachy (scyphate), Constantinople mint, (4.238 grams), obv. Christ enthroned facing, wearing nimbus, IC XC to left and to right, rev. facing full length figures of John to left and St. George to right holding sword, both holding between them the patriarchal cross on three steps, portions of ethnic each side, (S.1942, Hendy Pl.10, 3-4; BMC 44-48, R.2098). Double struck on obverse, good very fine and scarce.

Ex M.R. Roberts, Sydney, March 1983.

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$260

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