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Hyperpyron Of Alexios I Komnenos

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Hyperpyron of Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118). On the obverse, Christ is seated on a backed throne. His right hand is raised in blessing, while his left holds a Gospel. On the reverse, the emperor is pictured standing, wearing a chlamys, a long silk tunic (divitesion) and a diadem with a cross. He holds a banner in his right hand and an orb in his left. Above, right, "manus Dei". Constantinople mint.
1081-1118
0.03m
GE 32632
Image and text courtesy of Benaki Museum of Greek Culture, 2022

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