THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Nicephorus III Botaniates, 3 April 1078-1 April 1081
Histamenon 1078-1081, EL 4.42 g. Christ seated facing on backless throne, nimbate, raising r. hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in l.; in field, IC – XC. Rev. +NIKHQDECP – TwPOTANIAT Emperor standing facing, wearing crown with cross and pendilia and loros , holding labarum with X on shaft and globus cruciger . DO 3a. Sear 1881.
Obverse struck from a worn die, otherwise good extremely fine