Nicephorus Basilacius (1078), Pretender. 1078 AD. AE follis, 4.40g. Thessalonica Obv: IC - XC, Bust of Christ facing with nimbus cross behind head, holding scroll and raising right hand. Rev.: C-B H-B, jewelled patriarchal cross on two steps, X in centre. SB 1890, DOC 2 Very rare. Note: The H is actually an illiterate's N, the B resembles a C with a dot in the centre. A. Tkalec AG Auction May 2009, lot 224. Sold for 1350 Swiss Francs. (ca. $1188 at the time) Courtesy of A. Tkalec AG, June 2009.