289, Lot: 471. Estimate $300. Sold for $250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Nicephorus III Botaniates. 1078-1081. EL Histamenon Nomisma (29mm, 4.24 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; • in each arm of nimbus cross / Nicephorus standing facing, holding labarum with X on shaft and • at base and globus cruciger. DOC 3a; SB 1881. Fine, deep flan cracks, graffiti in margins.