Description: Alexius I (1081 - 1118). AE Half Tetarteron, Thessalonica mint. Facing nimbate bust of Virgin Orans, both hands raised, MP-ΘV / ΑΛΞΙ ΔECΠ; crowned bust of Alexius facing, wearing jewelled chlamys, holding labarum and cross on globe.

Diameter: AE15 mm

Weight: 1,46 g

Grade: F/gF

Attribution: SB 1934

Commentary: rare; brown and green-grey patina, off-center

History: In his struggle against the Normans, Alexius I secured the allegiance of Henry, Count of Monte Sant'Angelo - the last example of Byzantine political influence on peninsular Italy.

Article Number: 054-06-03-41652