Alexius III Angelus-Comnenus, 1195-1203. Hyperpyron (Gold, 30 mm, 4.26 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 1197-1203. + KE BOHΘEI / IC - XC Christ Pantokrator standing facing on daïs, raising right hand in benediction and holding Book of Gospels with left. Rev. AΛEZIω ΔECΠO Tω KOMNHNω / ΘEK Alexius, holding akakia in right hand, and St. Constantine standing facing, holding patriarchal cross between them. DOC 1b. SB 2008. Partial flat strike, graffito on obverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, ex Künker FPL Christmas 2005, 49.
Price realized | 320 CHF |
Starting price | 150 CHF |