Nicephorus III Botaniates, 3 April 1078-1 April 1081 Histamenon circa 1078-1081, EL 28mm., 4.29g. Christ seated facing on backless throne, nimbate, raising r. hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in l.; in field, IC – XC. Rev. +NIKHΘΔECΠ – TωPOTANIAT Emperor standing facing, wearing crown with cross and pendilia and loros, holding labarum with X on shaft and globus cruciger. DO 3b. Sear 1881.
Very Fine.
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