Histamenon nomisma of Alexius I Comnenus SB1893A

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Sear:1893A
DOC:vol.IV.pl.I,2c
Ruler:Alexius I Comnenus (1081-1118)
Metal:Silver
Denomination:Histamenon nomisma
Mint:Constantinople
Description:Alexius I Comnenus. AR Histamenon nomisma. Constantinople mint.
AV: IC-XC Christ seated facing on lyre-backed throne, with nimbus cross behind head, holding book of Gospels and raising right hand.
RV: +ALEIIW DECPOT TW KM Crowned bust of Alexius facing, wearing jeweled chlamys, holding sceptre with pelleted star and cross on globe.
DOC vol.IV.pl.I,2c; CLBC 1.1.3.A
Avers:IC-XC
Avers description:Christ seated facing on lyre-backed throne, with nimbus cross behind head, holding book of Gospels and raising right hand.
Revers:+ALEIIW DECPOT TW KM
Revers description:Crowned bust of Alexius facing, wearing jeweled chlamys, holding sceptre with pelleted star and cross on globe.
Mintmark:
Comment:CLBC 1.1.3.A