The Byzantine Empire Nicephorus III Botaniates, 3 April 1078-1 April 1081 Miliaresion 1078-1081, AR 1.78 g. +ΔECΠOI - NACωSOIC The Virgin, nimbate and orans , wearing tunic and maphorium , standing facing on dais. In field MHP – ΘV Rev. +NIKH[Φ] ΔEC - Tω ROTAN Nicephorus standing facing in military attire wearing crown with cross and pendilia and holding long cross and sword. DO 7b. Sear 1885. Rare. Good very fine