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Nicephorus Basilacius. Usurper AD 1078. Thessalonica
Follis or 40 Nummi Æ
25 mm, 10,45 g
Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, IC XC across fields / Jewelled patriarchal cross set on base, C B N B in quarters.
extremely fine, beautiful brown patina
Cf; DOC 2c (Nicephorus Bryennius) 'usual weight'; Cf; SB 1890 'usual weight'; Cf; Sear 1890 'usual weight'.
'First knwon example with this heavy weight'
Possibly the finest specimen for this extremely interesting issue. A possibly unique and highly unusual heavy weight piece. A wonderful coin!
Nicephorus Basilacius was a rebel general who held the city of Thessalonica during the summer of 1078, revolting against the legitimate emperor Nicephorus III, Botaniates. He was overcome by Alexius Comnenus, a loyal general, but one who soon turned against Botaniates when Alexius' brother-in-law, Nicephorus Melissenus, also revolted.
From the Tareq Hani collection.
Follis or 40 Nummi Æ
25 mm, 10,45 g
Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, IC XC across fields / Jewelled patriarchal cross set on base, C B N B in quarters.
extremely fine, beautiful brown patina
Cf; DOC 2c (Nicephorus Bryennius) 'usual weight'; Cf; SB 1890 'usual weight'; Cf; Sear 1890 'usual weight'.
'First knwon example with this heavy weight'
Possibly the finest specimen for this extremely interesting issue. A possibly unique and highly unusual heavy weight piece. A wonderful coin!
Nicephorus Basilacius was a rebel general who held the city of Thessalonica during the summer of 1078, revolting against the legitimate emperor Nicephorus III, Botaniates. He was overcome by Alexius Comnenus, a loyal general, but one who soon turned against Botaniates when Alexius' brother-in-law, Nicephorus Melissenus, also revolted.
From the Tareq Hani collection.