Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 92 Part 1 23-24 May 2016
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THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Nicephorus III Botaniates, 3 April 1078-1 April 1081
Histamenon 1078-1081, EL 4.33 g. Facing bust of Christ, nimbate, raising r. hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in l.; in field, IC – XC. Rev. +NIK – H – ΦP – ΔEOΠT Facing bust of Nicephorus, wearing loros and crown with cross and pendilia, holding long sceptre ending with cross and globus surmounted by pelleted cross. DO 1. Sear 1883.
Toned and good very fine