Very Rare Alexius I Issue

236, Lot: 535. Estimate $200. Sold for $410. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Alexius I Comnenus. 1081-1118. EL Histamenon Nomisma (29mm, 4.39 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck circa 1082-1092. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Standing figures of St. Demetrius facing right, holding sword and handing labarum to Alexius who stands facing. DOC 4.1; SB 1904. Good VF, two flan cracks. Very rare.