TYPE Byzantine Empire, John II Komnenos (1118-1143 AD), billon aspron trachy, 4.12g DESCRIPTION . Obv: Nimbate bust of Christ facing, IC XC to sides Rev: Bust of John in loros, with scepter and gl. cr., Greek legend [IO DES] PORFYROG REFERENCE: SB 1944 GRADING: VF / AVF, toned good billon, sharp and single struck obverse ORDER INFO: B2287, $78 Very scarce grade for this issue, with good metal and nice detail on both sides.