355, Lot: 723. Estimate $150. Sold for $525. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Alexius I Comnenus. 1081-1118. AR Histamenon Nomisma (27mm, 4.17 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 1087-1092. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; barred IC XC across field / St. Demetrius standing right, holding sword and presenting patriarchal cross set on globe on two steps to Alexius standing facing. DOC 5a; SB 1904. VF. Rare.

From the Prue Morgan Fitts Collection.