Watch List notes:

The Byzantine Empire

Nicephorus II Phocas, 15 August 963 – 10 December 969, with Basil II and Constantine VIII. Miliaresion 963-969, AR 2.88 g. Legend within a triple border of dots. Rev. Medallion of four lobes with facing bust of Nicephorus, wearing crown and loros, at sides, cross potent set on globe and two steps. Do 6. Sear 1781.
Good very fine