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NYINC Signature Sale 3038 13-14 January 2015
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Alexius I Comnenus (1081-1118). AR histamenon nomisma (3.49 gm). Thessalonica, ca. 1082-1087. Facing bust of Christ with crossed nimbus, raising right hand in blessing and holding Book of Gospels in left; in field, IC – XC / St. Demetrius, nimbate and in military attire, on left passing patriarchal cross set on globe and two steps to and Alexius, on right, wearing crown and loros. Sear 1905. DO 5a. Scarce. An unusually well-struck example. NGC AU★ 4/5 - 4/5.
Estimate: 700-1000 USD
Alexius I Comnenus (1081-1118). AR histamenon nomisma (3.49 gm). Thessalonica, ca. 1082-1087. Facing bust of Christ with crossed nimbus, raising right hand in blessing and holding Book of Gospels in left; in field, IC – XC / St. Demetrius, nimbate and in military attire, on left passing patriarchal cross set on globe and two steps to and Alexius, on right, wearing crown and loros. Sear 1905. DO 5a. Scarce. An unusually well-struck example. NGC AU★ 4/5 - 4/5.
Estimate: 700-1000 USD