301, Lot: 398. Estimate $100. Sold for $80. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Alexius I Comnenus. 1081-1118. AR Histamenon Nomisma (25mm, 4.31 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 1087-1092. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / St. Demetrius standing right, holding sword and presenting patriarchal cross set on globe on two steps to Alexius standing facing. DOC 5; SB 1905. Fine.

Ex Elvira Clain-Stefanelli Collection (sold previously as the ‘Demarete Collection’).