Watch List notes:

Nicephorus I (A.D. 802-811), gold Solidus, mint of Constantinople, nICIFOROS bASILEI, crowned bust facing, wearing a chlamys, holding cross potent and akakia, rev. IhSUS XRISTUS nICA X, crosspotent on three steps, 4.40g, 6h (S 1603; DO 1b). Area of minor soft striking, otherwise extremely fine, very rare.