Nomisma of Alexius III (1105-1203)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown, irregularly shaped coin with a cross and some Greek text stamped on it. The coin has a rough texture and appears to be made of a weathered metal, possibly bronze or copper. The cross is centered on the coin and has three steps or bars on each arm. The Greek text surrounds the cross but is not clearly legible. The coin's surface shows signs of wear and tear, with visible rust and discoloration. The background of the image is a plain light gray color. Nomisma of Alexius III.