Anonymous Folles. Time of Nicephorus III, circa 1078-1081. Æ Follis (25mm, 7.50 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Nimbate half-length bust of Christ facing, holding Gospels; barred IC-XC across field / Latin cross; small saltire cross at center, pellet and two globules at each end; above, crescent to left and right below, floral ornament to left and right. DOC pp. 696-9, Class I; SB 1889. Near EF, dark green-brown patina.
