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] PORFY REFERENCE: SB 1944 GRADING: AVF, grainy, silvery appearance w/ patchy toning ORDER INFO: B2484, $48 Scarcer grade for this issue (as compared to the few Dumbarton Oaks specimens), with nice detail on both sides. Also, unusually high slver content.