Byzantine Empire Tetarteron - Alexios I Komnenos, 1092 – 1118
Thessalonica
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
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.7
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetarteron - Alexios I Komnenos from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1092 to 1118. Struck in Bronze. Measures 22 mm and weighs 3.7 g.
- Obverse
- Jewelled cross on two steps, globus at each extremity, a cross at center. (Alexius Depost)
- Reverse
- Bust of Alexius I, facing, crowned, wearing loros, holding cruciform sceptre with right hand and globus cruciger with left hand. (Komnenos)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1092-1118) | — | Rev: το | κ | 71% | |
| ND (1092-1118) | — | Rev: τω | κοMNΗ | 21% |
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