Lot 1259

Sale 57 · Important Australian & World Coins, Military Medals & Banknotes

John II, Commenus, (A.D. 1118-1143), Billon aspron trachy, Constantinople mint, obv. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus, IC XC across, rev. John II bust facing holding cruciform sceptre, legend around, (S.1944, Hendy Pl.10 Nos 10-11). Very good - very fine, one gilt to pass as gold histamenon nomisma. (3)