Byzantine coin of Nicephorus III, 1078-1081. Obverse: Christ, standing and facing front; he has a nimbus cruciger around his head, which is a cross within a halo; he raises his right hand in benediction; in his left hand, he holds the Book of Gospels, which is decorated with dots; to left and right, stars; above left star, ‘IC’; above right star, ‘X[C]’. Reverse: eight-pointed star within a circle; to left, right, above, and beneath circle, pellets. To upper left of circle, ‘C’. The inscription on the reverse in translation says ‘Jesus Christ’.

• History Of Use

  "Follis" (denomination); DO# 9; Sear# 1888.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.4 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

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• Creation Date between 1078 and 1081
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/1451