Alexius III; Billon Aspron Trachy
Description:
Alexius III Angelus-Comnenos (1195 - 1203). Billon Aspron Trachy, Constantinople mint. Bust of Christ facing, beardless and nimbate,five pellets in each arm of cross, holding right hand in sign of benediction and holding scroll in left / Crowned figures of Alexius (on left) and St. Constantine facing, each holding labarum and between them globus.
Diameter:
AE25 mm
Weight:
3,14 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
Sear 2012
Commentary:
brown patina, some malachite deposits, good details
History:
In 1203 Alexius should command the defences of Constantinople against Crusaders' army; he showed no courage and fled the city with his daughter and so much treasure he could take with him.
Article Number:
030-01-02-41652