Byzantine AE Tessera of Tornikios proedros
(circa AD 1170-1200)
Obverse: Apostles Peter and Paul full sized, in profil, embracing each other, columnar inscription of their names besides, dotted border.
Reverse: Inscription in seven lines, AΠOCTO/ΛWN CKЄΠOIC/ MЄ ΔVAC AΓIA/ TOPNIKION ΠPO/ ЄΔPON EK ΠA/ CHC BΛAB/ HC = Ἀποστόλων σκέποις με, δυὰς ἁγία, Τορνίκιον πρόεδρον, ἐκ πάσης βλάβης, dotted border.
This type is probably copper or cast metal (cf. Wassiliou-Seibt 126).

Condition: Very Fine

Weight: 5.90 gr
Diameter: 24 mm