Nicephorus Basilacius. Usurper, 1078. Æ Follis (30mm, 7.24 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint.

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Lot: 661. Estimated: $ 300

Byzantine, Bronze

Sold For $ 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Nicephorus Basilacius. Usurper, 1078. Æ Follis (30mm, 7.24 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Patriarchal cross on base; barred IC XC / NI KA across field. DOC, p. 706, N.1; P. Grierson, "Nicephorus Bryennius or Nicephorus Basilacius?" NumCirc LXXXIV.1 (January 1976), type a; R. Bland, "A Follis of Nicephorus Basilacius?" NC 1992, pl. 36, B; SB 1903A. Orangish earthen black-green patina. Fine. Overstruck. Very rare.


Closing Date and Time: 23 March 2022 at 13:40:00 ET.

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