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.