| Roma Numismatics Ltd > E-Sale 114 | Auction date: 23 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 1549 Price realized: 160 GBP (Approx. 199 USD / 183 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Nicephorus Basilacius (usurper) Æ Follis. Thessalonica, AD 1078. Nimbate bust of Christ Pantokrator facing; IC-XC across fields / Jewelled patriarchal cross set on base; [C]-B [N]-B in quarters. DOC 1a (Nicephorus Bryennius); Sear 1890A. 12.03g, 29mm, 6h. Near Very Fine; overstruck on an Anonymous Follis of Constantine IX or Constantine X (Sear 1836 or 1856). Very Rare. Nicephorus 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. Estimate: 150 GBP |  |
