Byzantine Empire Tetarteron - Alexios I Komnenos, 1092 – 1118
Thessalonica; patriarchal cross type
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Hyperpyron Nomisma
(1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetarteron - Alexios I Komnenos
Year
1092 – 1118
Ruler
Alexios I Komnenos
(1081–1118)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.95
Diameter (mm)
15
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetarteron - Alexios I Komnenos from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1092 to 1118. Struck in Bronze. Measures 15 mm and weighs 1.95 g.
- Obverse
- Patriarchal cross on two steps, A-D, K-F to left and right, above and below
- Reverse
- Crowned bust of Alexius facing, wearing loros, holding jewelled sceptre and cross on globe. (Kyrie filate Alexi Despoti - Lord guard the Lord Alexius)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1092-1118) | — | Thessalonica |
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