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BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Alexander, 912-913. Solidus 912/913, Constantinopolis. Obv. Christ with cross nimbus enthroned facing and wearing pallium and colobium. His r. hand is raised in benediction. The book of Gospels in l. hand. Rev. Crowned figure of Alexander standing facing, wearing divitision and loros, in r. hand globus cruciger. His l. hand is extended to St. Alexander on r. who stands 3/4 facing to l., wearing pallium and colobium. He crowns the emperor with his r. hand and holds cross in l. hand. 4.20 g. Sear 1737. DOC 2. Extremely rare. Edge slightly clipped. About extremely fine.