Lot 4101

Sale 139 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

John II Comnenus, (1118-1143), gold hyperpyron, (4.33g), Constantinople Mint, struck 1137-1143, obv. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, +KE ROH**Q*EI around, rev. John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Virgin, **IW/DE*C/*P*O/TH around, above **Q*V, to right MP monogram, (S.1940, DOC 3, H, Pl.9, 6-9, BMC 1-2, BN 8-9). With Town Hall Coins & Collectables case, excellent metal, nearly extremely fine, rare.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 134, lot 3472, previously CNG eSale 195 (lot 341).

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,900

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