★ The Usurper Nicephorus Basilacius ★
NICEPHORUS BASILACIUS (Usurper, 1078). Follis. Thessalonica.
Obv: IC - XC.
Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator.
Rev: C - B / N - B.
Jeweled patriarchal cross set upon base.
Sear 1890; CNG 90, lot 1958 (which realized a hammer of $3,000).
Extremely rare, and possibly the finest known.
Condition: Near extremely fine.
Weight: 6.01 g.
Diameter: 26 mm.
Price realized | 3'250 EUR 17 bids |
Starting price | 800 EUR |
Estimate | 1'000 EUR |