CNG Sale: Triton VIII, Lot: 1456. Closing Date: Jan 
10, 2005. Estimate $500 Sold For $525 

JOHN II, Comnenus. 1118-1143. AV Hyperpyron (4.17 
gm, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck circa 
1137-1143. KERO HQEI, IC XC across field, Christ, 
nimbate, seated facing on straight-backed throne, 
raising hand in benediction, holding Gospels / IW 
DEC PO TH, standing facing figures of John, 
wearing crown and loros, holding cross on globe, 
and the nimbate Virgin Mary, who crowns John; QU 
between their heads, MHP to right. DOC IV 7a; SB 
1949. Superb EF, tiny flat spot on Virgin's nose. 
($500)

From the Malcolm W. Heckman Collection. Ex 
Classical Numismatic Group 63 (21 May 2003), lot 
1696.


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