Nicephorus II Phocas. AD 963-969. AR miliaresion (2,74 g). Constantinople mint. +IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ҺICA✷ Cross crosslet set upon globus above two steps; in central medallion, facing and crowned bust of Nicephorus II with Һ/I to left and C/F right / +ҺICHF / ЄҺ Xω AVTO/CRAT' ЄVSЄb' / bASILЄVS / RωMAIω in five lines; cross below. Double-struck. Tiny edge chip and a few tiny marks and scratches in fields. Lustrous and beautifully toned. DOC 6, SB 1781 Grade: 1+