Numismatik Naumann - Auktion 148 . 976
Authority
Denomination
Year
Anokhin
337
References
Byzantine Coins
Category
ALEXANDER ? (912-913). Ae. Cherson.
Obv: Large A.
Rev: Cross.
DOC -; Sear -; Anokhin 337.
Extremely rare
Alexander was the first emperor of Byzantium to assume the title αὑτοκράτωρ. He held office as co-emperor with his elder brother Leo VI (866-912) from 879 and, upon his death, became sole Basileus for just a year. In fact, he became emperor and regent on behalf of Leo VI's son, the future Constantine VII. Alexander refused to pay Simeon of Bulgaria, king of the most powerful state in eastern Europe at time, the tributes agreed upon by his brother. This reignited the war with the Bulgars and caused many troubles for the empire. But while the Bulgars were preparing for war against him, Alexander died in 913, leaving the empire in the hands of a regency council headed by Patriarch Nicholas Mystikos, who at the coronation of his successor, Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus, became its first adviser.
Condition: Good very fine.
Weight: 1.49 g.
Diameter: 13 mm. Description
Obv: Large A.
Rev: Cross.
DOC -; Sear -; Anokhin 337.
Extremely rare
Alexander was the first emperor of Byzantium to assume the title αὑτοκράτωρ. He held office as co-emperor with his elder brother Leo VI (866-912) from 879 and, upon his death, became sole Basileus for just a year. In fact, he became emperor and regent on behalf of Leo VI's son, the future Constantine VII. Alexander refused to pay Simeon of Bulgaria, king of the most powerful state in eastern Europe at time, the tributes agreed upon by his brother. This reignited the war with the Bulgars and caused many troubles for the empire. But while the Bulgars were preparing for war against him, Alexander died in 913, leaving the empire in the hands of a regency council headed by Patriarch Nicholas Mystikos, who at the coronation of his successor, Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus, became its first adviser.
Condition: Good very fine.
Weight: 1.49 g.
Diameter: 13 mm. Description
good very fine
Grade
40 EUR
Starting
50 EUR
Estimate
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