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Nicephorus Melissenus, Usurper, PB Seal. AD 1080-1081. Christ enthroned on square-backed throne, cross nimbus with pellet in each limb, wearing chiton and himation, right hand blessing from sling of cloak, holding book of Gospels on knee; in field left and right, IC and XC / +NIKHΘP AVT K T OP PWMЄWN W MЄΛICH N WC, Nicephorus standing facing on circular dais, bearded, wearing loros, the end of which falls over left forearm, crown with pendants and divitision; in right hand, long labarum and in left hand, globus cruciger. Zacos and Veglery 1972, 99. 22.30g, 33mm, 12h.
Good Extremely Fine. In exceptional condition, and Extremely Rare.
Although a usurper, taking power in Asia Minor and proclaiming himself emperor at Nicaea having defeated a loyalist army under the eunuch John, Nicephorus Melissenus was also a unifying force who conceded to his brother in law Alexius I Comnenus full power as emperor, agreeing instead to take the title of Ceasar and power in the second city of the empire, Thessalonica.
Good Extremely Fine. In exceptional condition, and Extremely Rare.
Although a usurper, taking power in Asia Minor and proclaiming himself emperor at Nicaea having defeated a loyalist army under the eunuch John, Nicephorus Melissenus was also a unifying force who conceded to his brother in law Alexius I Comnenus full power as emperor, agreeing instead to take the title of Ceasar and power in the second city of the empire, Thessalonica.