Nicephorus III, Botaniates. (1078-1081 AD). AR 2/3 Miliaresion. 19mm. MHP - [QV], facing bust of nimbate Mary, hands outstretched. + NIKHFR DEC TW [ROTANIAT], Niceophorus, bearded, standing facing, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum with X on shaft and cross on globe. Sear 1887 (one example known); DOC 8. 0,82g. Extremely rare. Numismatik Lanz, Auction 123, lot No.: 1065 Estimate: EUR 300 With kind permission of Numismatik Lanz, Munich, May 2011.