Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/1494
Byzantine coin of Alexius I, 1081-1118. Obverse: patriarchal cross on two steps; to left, ‘[A]K’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘ΔΦ’ in a vertical position. Reverse: bust of Alexius I, facing front; he wears a jewelled chlamys; to left, he holds a jewelled sceptre.
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History Of Use
“Tetarteron” (denomination); Sear# 1932.
- 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 3095/1494