Anonymous Folles. temp. Nicephorus III, circa 1078-1081. Æ Follis (24mm, 5.48 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Nimbate half-length bust of Christ with forked beard facing, holding Gospels; barred IC-XC across field / Latin cross; small saltire cross at center, pellet and two globules at each end; above, crescent to left and right below, floral ornament to left and right. DOC III.2, I.1; SB 1889. VF, dark green-brown patina.
From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Fred Dickfoss 2014 @ $50.