Description: Nikephoros III Botaneiates | AE Follis Reference: SB 1889 Date: 1078-1081 CE Obverse: Bust of Christ facing, wearing halo with cross and holding Gospels; across field, IC - XC Reverse: Latin cross, with X at center, and globule and two pellets at each extremity; floral ornaments l. and r. in lower field, crescents l. and r. in upper field Mint: Constantinople Size: 24.1 mm Weight: 4.89 grams MILITARY EMPEROR. As emperor, Nikephoros faced numerous revolts, including those of Nikephoros Bryennios, Nikephoros Basilakes, and Constantine Doukas, as well as an attempted assassination by the Varangian Guard. Nikephoros embraced the trappings of an emperor, performing many acts to increase his legitimacy and support, such as spending large amounts on donatives for the army and his supporters, forgiving all debt in arrears, and instituting minor legal reforms. Diplomatically, Nikephoros secured the submission of Theodore Gabras and Philaretos Brachamios, governors of Trebizond and Antioch, respectively, who had become de facto independent of the Byzantine Empire due to the constant incursions of the Seljuks into Byzantine Anatolia. A general of Nikephoros, Alexios I Komnenos, ultimately betrayed and overthrew Nikephoros. After abdicating, Nikephoros became a monk and lived out the rest of his limited days in a monastery. Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only, except for international shipments through eBay International Shipping program. If you purchase multiple items please message me before you pay and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!
Price: 54.99 USD
Location: Canton, Michigan
End Time: 2024-09-19T00:04:22.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: Follis
Historical Period: Byzantine (300-1400 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Year: 1078-1081
Era: Ancient
Grade: Ungraded
Certification: Uncertified
