Byzantine Electrum Coin: Alexius I Comnenus Histamenon Nomisma

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Alexius I Comnenus Histamenon Nomisma (1081–1118 AD) | Byzantine Electrum Coin | House of Emirates®

Experience the brilliance of Byzantine artistry and imperial grandeur with this Alexius I Comnenus Histamenon Nomisma, minted in Constantinople circa 1081–1118 AD. This authentic Byzantine el coin embodies the resilience and revival of the Eastern Roman Empire under Emperor Alexius I — one of the most pivotal rulers of the medieval world.

Emperor: Alexius I Comnenus (1081–1118 AD)

Denomination: Histamenon Nomisma

Mint: Constantinople

Composition: Electrum (EL)

Diameter: 30.00 mm

Weight: 4.38 g

Condition: Good Very Fine (VF) with a minor flan crack

Obverse: Christ enthroned, blessing and holding the Gospels, surrounded by a beaded border

Reverse: Bust of Emperor Alexius I Comnenus holding cross and globus cruciger — a symbol of divine authority and imperial power

This piece is a majestic Byzantine artifact, representing the golden era of medieval Constantinople, the empire’s capital of faith, wealth, and art.

This Byzantine histamenon reflects the economic and spiritual revival of the Comnenian dynasty — a rare opportunity for numismatists and collectors seeking authentic Byzantine coins, ancient Christian art, and imperial treasures of the Middle Ages.

House of Emirates® proudly offers this exceptional Alexius I Comnenus gold coin, a timeless testament to the faith, artistry, and political brilliance of Byzantium’s rebirth.