Davissons Ltd.
Auction 38 27 Feb 2019
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BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Alexius III Angelus-Comnenus. 1195-1203. Electrum aspron trachy. 3.42 gm. 28 mm. Constantinople mint. Christ enthroned facing, holding book of Gospels and raising hand in benediction / Alexius on left and St. Constantine on right standing facing, each holding cross-tipped scepter, holding labarum between them. SB 2009. Choice Extremely Fine; exceptionally well struck. With an accompanying NGC Photo Certificate, "Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Flan Flaws" (some slight delamination on/near edge visible on reverse).