147, Lot: 575. Estimate $200. Sold for $280. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Nicephorus III Botaniates. 1078-1081. EL Histamenon Nomisma (31mm, 4.31 g). Constantinople mint. Struck 1078-1081. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Nicephorus standing facing, holding labarum with X on shaft and pellet at base and globus cruciger. DOC III 3b; SB 1881. VF.

From the Henry Chitwood Collection.