Extremely Rare Issue

252, Lot: 354. Estimate $150. Sold for $260. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Alexius I Comnenus. 1081-1118. EL Histamenon Nomisma (27mm, 3.54 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 1081-1082. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / St. Demetrius standing right, holding sword and handing labarum to Alexius who stands facing. DOC 4.1; SB 1904. Fine, chip from attempted piercing at 6h. Extremely rare.