Lot 3709

Description

Alexius I, (A.D. 1081-1118), follis, Pre-Reform coinage, Constantinople mint, obv. Christ bust facing cross behind, rev. cross, pellets and crescent below; others (3) obv. Christ bust with nimbus facing, rev. Virgin three quater length figure; (S.1900, 1901), Post-Reform coinage, tetarterons, Constantinople mint, obv. Christ facing, rev. Alexius I bust facing, Thessalonica mint, obv. Christ bust facing with nimbus, rev. Alexius I facing, Virgin three-quarter length; obv. jewelled cross, rev. bust of Alexius facing; obv. patriarchal cross on steps; (S.1920, 1929, 1931, 1932). Poor - fine and some scarce. (8)

Ex Paul Farquharson Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 53 (lot 2745).