BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Nicephorus III. 1078-1081 AD. Æ Follis (5.14 gm; 28 mm). Bust of Christ facing wearing nimbus cruciger and holding Gospels, flanked by legend IC - [XC]. Rx: Latin cross with X at center and three pellets at each extremity. Floral pattern in lower half of reverse. Berk 962; DO III pl. LXVIII, I.19; Sear 1889. Well struck on a nice broad flan. Nice brown-reddish patina. Choice EF.