Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/1475
Byzantine coin of Alexius I, 1081-1118. Obverse: enthroned Christ ? Reverse: bust of Alexius I, facing front; he wears a loros, an embroidered and jewelled scarf; to left, he holds a cruciform sceptre; to right, he holds a globus cruciger.
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History Of Use
“Tetarteron” (denomination); Sear# 1922 ?
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 0.3 cm, diameter 1.7 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner David Herman
- Received from David Herman
- Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis
- Creation Date between 1081 and 1118
- Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3095/1475