Sale: CNG 61, Lot: 2298. Closing Date: Sep 25, 2002. NICEPHORUS III, Botaniates. 1078-1081 AD. EL Histamenon (4.34 gm). Constantinople mint. Christ enthroned on square-backed throne (hand NOT in benediction -misdescribed) / Nicephorus standing on footstool, holding plain-shafted labarum and cross on globe. DOC III 2; SB 1882. VF, toned, flan slightly irregular. Scarce. ($300) Copyright © CNG 2002 Used by permission of Classical Numismatic Group, www.cngcoins.com. Lot sold for $250, plus buyers fees.