Apsron trachy of John II, Constantinople

Artists

Description

Obv.: Christ bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion, seated upon throne without back, r. hand raised in benediction, holds Gospel in l.; triangle of pellets at each end of cushion on throne. Rev.: Full figure of emperor on l. and St George, nimbate and beardless, holding between them patriarchal cross on long shaft with small globe at the base

Dimensions

4.32 g