John II (1118-1143), John II Comnenus (1118-1143), Hyperpyron, c. 1137-43, Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, throne with high, pearl-ornamented back, rev. Emperor wearing loros and holding globus cruciger, standing facing and being crowned and blessed by the Virgin, 4.35g/7h (DOC 3a; Sear 1940). Very fine (£150-200)