Alexius I. AR Histamenon Nomisma; Alexius I; 1081-1118 AD. Thessalonica, EL Histamenon Nomisma, 4.36g. Sear-1905; Hendy-Pl. 1, 10-12. Obv: Facing bust of Christ, nimbate, holding book of Gospels in both hands. Rx: St. Demetrius, nimbate and holding sword, presents patriarchal cross to Alexius, who wears crown and loros. Ex Gemini V, 6 January 2009, lot 880; ex Gemini III, 9 January 2007, lot 558.. MS