LOT 3480
Nicephorus Basilacius (Usurper) AE Follis. AD 1078.
Thessalonica mint. Nimbate bust of Christ Pantokrator facing; IC XC across fields / Jewelled patriarchal cross with central X set on base; [C]-B N-B in quarters. DOC 2b (Nicephorus Bryennius); SB 1890. Very Fine. Very rare light module.(2.98gr, 22mm, 6h.).
ProvenanceProperty of a London, UK, gentleman.
FootnotesNicephorus Basilacius was a general of Michael VII who had been sent in 1078 to quell the revolt of Nicephorus Bryennius, duke of Dyrrhachium. Whilst Basilacius was unsuccessful in his attempts to oppose Bryennius, he took possession of Thessalonica where he would soon after proclaim himself emperor. The revolts of the Nicephori would, however, be short lived as Nicephorus III Botaniates took control of Constantinople and sent his general Alexius Comnenus to deal with the rebels. Basilacius was surrendered to Alexius by the citizens of Thessalonica following a short siege of the city.
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Various emperors. 125gr total.
Fine to Very Fine.
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Leo VI 'the Wise', with Alexander AE Follis. AD 886-912.
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Very Fine.
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Basil I the Macedonian AE 20mm. AD 867-886.
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Cherson mint. Struck AD 879-886. Large B / Cross crosslet on two steps; pellets flanking. DOC 20a; SB 1719 corr. (rev. description). 4.68gr, 20mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 531.2, 26 January 2023, lot 1773 (part of).
