Nicephorus II Phocas. AR Miliaresion. Constantinople, AD 963-969

Nicephorus II Phocas. AR Miliaresion (silver, 1.76g, 22mm). Constantinople, AD 963-969

Obv: + IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ҺICA *, cross crosslet set on globe above two steps; in central medallion, crowned facing bust of Nicephorus with Һ over I to left and C over F to right

Rev: + ҺICHF ЄҺ XѠ AVTOCRAT' ЄVSЄЬ' ЬASILЄVS RѠMAIѠ in five lines; cross above and below

Ref: DOC 6; Sear 1781

Note: Some earthen deposits; otherwise, nice metal for the issue

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