Ancients
Nicephorus I and Stauracius (AD 803-811). AV solidus (20mm, 4.43 gm, 6h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, AD 803-811. hICI-FOROS bASILЄ', crowned facing bust of Nicephorus, chlamys pinned at right shoulder, cross potent in right hand, akakia in left / StAVRA-CIS dЄSPO' Θ, crowned facing bust of Stauracius, chlamys pinned at right shoulder, globus cruciger in right hand, akakia in left. Sear 1604. Two crisply struck portraits on gleaming surfaces.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD