Alexius I Comnenus, 1081-1118. Hyperpyron (Gold, 28 mm, 3.39 g, 5 h), Constantinopolis, post-reform coinage, 1092-1118. +ΚЄ ROHΘЄI Christ, nimbate, seated facing on throne, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; in fields, IC - XC. Rev. A/ΛЄ/ΖΙω / ΔЄC/ΠΟ/ΤΗ; in field to right, Tω / KO/MNH/Nω Alexius I standing facing, wearing crown, divitision and exagerrated jewelled chlamys, holding labarum in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in upper right field, manus Dei to left. SB 1913. Considerably clipped, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
From an old Swiss collection, formed in the early 20th century (with collector's ticket).
Price realized | 360 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |