THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
ALEXIUS I COMNENUS, 1081-1118, Pre-Reform Coinage
Mint of Constantinopolis
Electrum-Histamenon 1081 – 1092. Obv. IC – XC Christ enthroned facing, holding book of Gospels. Rev.: + AΛEZIW ΔEC-(ΠOT´ TW KOM) Half-lenth figure of crowned emperor facing, with sceptre topped by star or X and globus cruciger. Sear 1893. DOC 2a. 4.35 g. Scyphate form. Edge fault. Very fine. Purchased from Fortuna Gallerie, New York, in July 1976.