Watch List notes:

Alexius I, Comnenus (1081-1118). EL Histamenon Nomisma, Thessalonica mint. Obv. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus, pallium and colobium, and holding book of Gospels. Rev. St. Demetrius standing right presenting patriarchal cross to Alexius, who stands facing; the saint is nimbate, wears military attire and holds a sword; the Emperor wears crown and loros and holds labarum. DOC 5a. Sear 1905. EL. g. 4.29 mm. 29.00 RR. Very rare and in excellent condition for the issue. EF. Cf. MIRB January 12,2009, NY, 3280, (a similar specimen) estimated $ 1250-1500.