Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1476

Byzantine coin of Alexius I, 1081-1118. Obverse: large jewelled cross, with a large pellet at each of the four ends; to upper left, ‘C’; to lower left, ‘AΛ’; to upper right, ‘Φ’; to lower right, ‘Δ’. 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.

  • History Of Use

    “Tetarteron” (denomination); Sear# 1931.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.8 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Thessalonica

  • 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 3095/1476