TYPE Byzantine Empire, John II Komnenos (1118-1143 AD), billon aspron trachy, 4.00g 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 PORFYRO REFERENCE: SB 1944 GRADING: VF+, grainy, silvery appearance, sharp and mostly single struck obverse ORDER INFO: B1975, $75 Very scarce grade for this issue, far superior to the few Dumbarton Oaks specimens, with nice detail on both sides. Also, unusually high slver content.