Lot 739:
Nicephorus III Botaniates (1078-1081). Gilded Histamenon Nomisma, Constantinople mint. Obv. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing, cross-nimbate, raising right hand for benediction and holding book in left. Rev. Emperor standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger. D.O. 3; Sear 1881. 7.22 g. 32 mm. Debased metal, gilded; probably a contemporary forgery. Good VF.