Byzantine coin, possibly of Alexius I, 1081-1118. Obverse: large cross; there are either floral designs or letters in the four quadrants of the cross, but they have lost too much surface detail to be legible. Reverse: bust of an emperor, most likely Alexius I, facing front; he wears jewels around his neck, possibly as part of a loros, which is an embroidered and jewelled scarf; to left, he holds a sceptre or military standard. Coin may have been overstruck.

• History Of Use

  “Tetarteron” ? (denomination).

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.2 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

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• Creation Date between 1081 and 1118
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/1488