Byzantine Empire. Alexius I, 1081-1118 (Pre-Reform Coinage, 1081-1092). 
Histamenon Nomisma trachy (silver or billon, 3.12g). Constantinople. 

IC-XC to left and right of Christ seated facing on lyre-backed throne, 
with nimbus cross behind head, holding book of Gospels and raising right hand.
+ALEIIW DECPOT TW KM, crowned bust of Alexius facing, wearing jeweled chlamys, holding sceptre with pelleted star and cross on globe. 
Sear 1893a.

Fair to Fine and very rare, edge chipped and flan creased on a 12 
o'clock-6 o'clock axis, dark surface deposits.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
The Christov Family Collection.

With permission of Ira and Larry Goldberg, Auctioneers.
Auction 53, lot 2323.