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Tetarteron - Alexios I Komnenos Thessalonica ND
| Copper | 3.71 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1092-1118 |
| Value | Tetarteron = 1⁄864 Hyperpyron |
| Currency | First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.71 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Lettering: ΑΓΖΙ ΔΕСΡ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetarteron coin is that it was issued during the reign of Alexios I Komnenos, who was the first emperor of the Komnenian dynasty, which ruled the Byzantine Empire for over a century. The coin features an image of Alexios I on one side and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other, signifying the strong influence of Christianity during this time period. Additionally, the coin's copper material and relatively low weight suggest that it was intended for everyday use by common people, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the wealthy elite.
