ALEXIUS I. 1081-1118. EL Histamenon (4.24 gm). Struck 1081-1092 AD(?). 
Constantinople mint(?). 

Christ seated on bench facing; IC XC to either 
side of bench, crescent to either side of head.
+ [ALEI]IW ­ECPOT, half-length figure of Alexius standing facing, 
holding globe and akakia; manus Dei to left, large stars to left 
and right. 

DOC IV -; BN -; SB -. EF. 
One of just two or three known. ($2500) This coin has stars similar 
to the coin of Constantine IX, but no well known astronomical event 
coincided with the issue. It is different to Alexius' coin which is 
assumed to refer to the comet seen during his visit to Thessalonica 
in 1105/1106 (DOC IV 23c; SB 1927 with Mary and Alexius on reverse).

Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 2310.
 
 Lot sold for $3500, plus buyers fees.

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