CNG Auction 53, Lot: 140. Estimate $500. 

ALEXIUS I. 1081-1118. AR Histamenon Nomisma 
(4.31 gm). Thessalonica mint. Struck circa 
1081-1082. Nimbate bust of Christ / Nimbate and 
armored figure of St. Demetrius, standing right, 
presenting labarum to Alexius, standing facing, 
wearing crown and loros. DOC IV 4; SB 1904. Good 
VF, well struck with much of the legend clearly 
visible. "Extremely rare" in SBwith no price 
listed. ($500)
According to DOC, this was the very brief first 
coinage of the Thessalonica mint, which Alexius 
opened as he passed through in September 1081 on 
his way to battle the Normans. The issue ended 
in 1082, when a significant debasement of the 
coinage occurred.

Current Status
53, Lot: 140. 
Closing Date And Time: Nov 20, 2002 1:40 PM EST.
Currently: $335. 
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