Anonymous Æ 40 Nummi. Constantinople, time of Nicephorus III, AD 1078-1081. Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospel book / IC - XC, Latin cross, with globus and two pellets at each end and short saltire cross at centre; crescents across upper field, floral scroll below. DOC Class I; Sear 1889. 4.18g, 23mm, 6h.
Good Fine. Copper toning.