Alexius I Comnenus, 1081-1118. Histamenon (Electrum, 31 mm, 4.38 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. Christ, nimbate, seated facing on square-backed throne, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; to left and right, IC - XC. Rev. +AΛЄZΙⲰ ΔЄCΠΟΤ ΤⲰ KM Bust of Alexius I facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, holding labarum with X on shaft in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left. SB 1893. Beautifully toned. Large flan crack, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 190 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |