Tetarteron - Alexios I Komnenos Thessalonica; patriarchal cross type ND
| Bronze | 1.95 g | 15 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 | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.95 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#88939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Crowned bust of Alexius facing, wearing loros, holding jewelled sceptre and cross on globe.
Lettering: ΑΛΕΖΙ
Translation: Kyrie filate Alexi Despoti - Lord guard the Lord Alexius
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetarteron coin is that it features a patriarchal cross on one side, which symbolizes the Byzantine Empire's strong Christian faith and its close ties with the Orthodox Church.
