TYPE Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), bronze pre-reform follis, Thessalonika mint, 5.48g DESCRIPTION . Obv: Cross on two steps, globules at ends, Greek legend IC XC NI KA ("May Jesus Christ conquer") in quarters Rev: Pious 4-line Greek legend SER SYNERGEI VASILEI ALEXIO ('May the Savious cooperate with the emperor Alexios") REFERENCE: SB 1911 GRADING: AVF, uneven strike, dark patina w/ highlighted obv., scarce ORDER INFO: B2980, $85 A scarce issue with an unusual form of the reverse pious legend, referring to the "Saviour" and "collaborating" (from which Greek verb comes the English "synergy"), instead of the more common "Lord help" and similar forms.