Byzantine coin of Alexius I, 1081-1118. Obverse: Christ, enthroned; he has a nimbus cruciger around his head, which is a cross within a halo; he raises his right hand in benediction; in his left hand, he holds the Book of Gospels, which is decorated with dots. Reverse: bust of Alexius I, facing front; he wears a jewelled chlamys; to left, he holds a cruciform sceptre; to right, he holds a globus cruciger.

• History Of Use

  “Tetarteron” (denomination); Sear# 1922.

---

• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.0 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 3095/1483