BYZANTINE EMPIRE, Alexius I Comnenus (1081-1118 AD), 1081-82 AD, Silver Histamenon Nomisma, graded Good Very Fine by ACCS

Obv: Nimbate bust of Christ facing, holding book of Gospels with both hands, IC - XC across lower field with the legend +KЄ RΘ AΛЄΞ

Rev: St. Demetrius, nimbate and in military attire, standing three-quarter face to right, holding sword and presenting labarum to Alexius, crowned and wearing loros, standing facing on right with ΔI/MI/TO on left and Δ/ЄC/Π/T/H on right

Sear 1904 / BMC 14 very rare
Thessalonica mint
Silver, 3.89 grams, 27 mm
ACCS certification 46AV/B/N/OE

Included is a photo certificate of authenticity from the David R. Sear Ancient Coin Certification Service.