Alexius I Comnenus, 1081-1118. Histamenon (Electrum, 29 mm, 4.33 g, 6 h), Pre reform coinage, Thessalonica, 1082-1087. +KE RΘ ΑΛΕΖ / IC - XC Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels in left. Rev. ΔΙ/ΜΙ/ΤΡ/Ι ΔΕ/CΠ/Ι/Τ/Η St. Demetrius standing three-quarters right, holding sword in his left hand and presenting patriarchal cross set on globe on two steps with his right to Alexius standing facing. DOC 5a. SB 1905. Rough surfaces, otherwise, very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired prior to 2007.