Alexius I Comnenus, 1081-1118. Hyperpyron (Gold, 31 mm, 4.30 g, 6 h), Reform coinage, Constantinople, 1092-1118. + KE RO-HΘEI / IC - XC Christ seated facing, nimbate, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels in his left. Rev. A ΛE ΞIΩ ΔECΠOTΗ - TW KO MNH NΩ Alexius standing facing, crowned, wearing jeweled robes and holding labarum in his right hand and cross on globe in his left; above, Manus Dei; six pellets on chlamys border. DOC 20c. SB 1912. Toned; struck on an impressive large flan. Scratches on the obverse and flan somewhat crinkled , otherwise, about very fine.
From the collection of W. F. Stoecklin, Amriswil, Switzerland, acquired prior to 1975.
Price realized | 260 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |