Byzantine Museum of Holy Bishopric of Tamasos and Oreinis (Cyprus): Hyperpyron of John II Komnenos (1118-1143) (TN123) Obverse

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Contributors:	John II Comnenus
Title:	Byzantine Museum of Holy Bishopric of Tamasos and Oreinis (Cyprus): Hyperpyron of John II Komnenos (1118-1143) (TN123) Obverse
Start date:	1118
End date:	1143
Historical Period:	Middle Byzantine Period
Description:	Hyperpyron of John II Komnenos. Obverse: Christ, nimbate, seated on backless throne, he raises his right hand in benediction and holds a Gospel book in the left
Size:	2.5 cm
Place:	Byzantine Museum of Holy Bishopric of Tamasos and Oreinis, Cyprus
Languages:	Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Medium:	gold (metal)
Project:	BYZART Project
Fond:	OUC Byzantine Museum of Holy Bishopric of Tamasos and Oreinis
Physical type:	coins (money)
Material and technique:	minting
Data provider:	Open University of Cyprus
License:	All rights reserved
Rights holder:	Byzantine Museum of Holy Bishopric of Tamasos and Oreinis
Appears in Collections:	BYZART