Byzantine Empire Tetarteron - Alexios I Komnenos, 1092 – 1118
Constantinopolis
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)
3.86
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetarteron - Alexios I Komnenos from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1092 to 1118. Struck in Bronze. Measures 19 mm and weighs 3.86 g.
- Obverse
- IC-XC to left and right of bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cross and holding book of gospels. (Jesus Christ)
- Reverse
- Crowned bust of Alexios I Komnenos facing, wearing loros and holding labarum and cross on globe. (Lord Alexios)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1092-1118) | — | Constantinopolis |
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