NICEPHORUS III BOTANIATES, 1078-1081
Mint of Constantinopolis
Electron-Histamenon 1078-1081.
Obv. Facing bust of Christ, nimbate, raising r. hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in l. hand; 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. In l. hand globus surmounted by pelleted cross.
Sear 1883. DOC 1.
3.94 g. Scyphate form. Very fine.