Nicephorus Basilicius AE Follis - the best example Ive ever seen
Size: 28mm Weight: 7.2 grams
Obverse: Bust of Christ facing
Reverse: IC - XC/ NI-KA in the angles of a Greek cross on one step
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Nicephorus Basilacius The Pretender - Extremely Rare Follis struck by Basilakes during his brief usurpation in the summer of 1078. 1078 Nicephorus Basilacius also known as Nikephoros Basilakes (The Pretender) was a rebel general who held the city of Thessalonica during the summer of 1078, revolting against the legitimate emperor Nicephorus III, Botaniates. He was overcome by Alexius Comnenus, a loyal general, but one who soon turned against Botaniates when Alexius' brother-in-law, Nicephorus Melissenus, revolted.