Token (1087-1118)
Obverse
The emperor Alexios I Komnenos at left, the empress Irene at right, holding a staff cross between them. Traces of epigraphy at left: αλ. : Ἀλ[έ]ξ[ιος]. Traces of epigraphy at right: ηρι : Ἠρι[νη]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Two figures, half-length, holding a long cross between them. The figure at left cannot be identified but appears to be a saint; the figure at right is John Komnenos, holding an akakia in his left hand. No epigraphy visible. Border of dot.
Obverse
The emperor Alexios I Komnenos at left, the empress Irene at right, holding a staff cross between them. Traces of epigraphy at left: αλ. : Ἀλ[έ]ξ[ιος]. Traces of epigraphy at right: ηρι : Ἠρι[νη]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Two figures, half-length, holding a long cross between them. The figure at left cannot be identified but appears to be a saint; the figure at right is John Komnenos, holding an akakia in his left hand. No epigraphy visible. Border of dot.
| Accession number | BZS.1977.34.99 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
Commentary
It is not clear whether this specimen is a coin or token. It shows the emperor Alexios I Komnenos and the empress Irene on the obverse, and their heir John (born 1087) on the reverse.