Alexios I Komnenos, Copper, Half Tetarteron, Thessalonike, 1092-1118
Obverse
Frontal bust of Virgin, nimbate, wearing tunic and maphorion. Christ medallion in left hand. To left and right, ̅ ΘV̅.
Reverse
Frontal bust of Alexios I Komnenos wearing stemma, divitision, and jeweled loros of traditional type. Jeweled scepter in right hand, globus cruciger in left hand.
Obverse
Frontal bust of Virgin, nimbate, wearing tunic and maphorion. Christ medallion in left hand. To left and right, ̅ ΘV̅.
Reverse
Frontal bust of Alexios I Komnenos wearing stemma, divitision, and jeweled loros of traditional type. Jeweled scepter in right hand, globus cruciger in left hand.
| Accession number | BZC.2006.34 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 4.1:240, no. 44 |
| Ruler | Alexios I Komnenos |
| Date of Reign | 1081–1118 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Half Tetarteron |
| Mint | Thessalonike |
| Date | 1092 – 1118 |
| Diameter | 14.0 x 16.0 mm |
| Weight | 1.42 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From A. H. Baldwin's stock, 19 October 2006, found in Cyprus
Commentary
According to a note from Peter Donald on the coin’s ticket, “this type [of coin is] seemingly only found in Cyprus.”