Byzantine Empire. Alexius I, 1081-1118 (Pre-Reform Coinage, 1081-1092). Tetarteron Nomisma (silver, 3.83g). Constantinople 1087-92. Christ Emmanuel standing facing on footstool, wearing nimbus cross and holding book of Gospels. Crowned figure of Alexius standing facing, wearing loros and holding long cross and cross on globe. DOC 7; Hendy pl. 2, 3-5; Sear 1896. Very Fine and very scarce. The Christov Family Collection. With permission of Ira and Larry Goldberg, Auctioneers. Auction 53, lot 2324. Realized $550