Nicephorus II Phocas, 963-969. Miliaresion (Silver, 23 mm, 2.66 g, 5 h), Constantinopolis. +IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ҺICA✱ Cross crosslet set upon globus above two steps; in central medallion, crowned facing bust of Nicephorus II with Һ/I - C/F to left and right. Rev. +ҺICHF / ЄҺ Xω AVTO/CRAT' ЄVSЄb' / bASILЄVS / RωMAIω in five lines; above and below, cross. DOC 6. SB 1781. Nicely toned. Minor flan faults on the reverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.