Nicephorus II, Phocas (963-969), miliaresion, Constantinople, cross crosslet on globus above two steps; at the centre of cross, medallion with facing bust of Nicephorus, triple border ornamented with eight globules, rev., inscription in five lines, above and below cross, +nICHF' / En XⲰ AVTO / CRAT' EVSEb' / bASILEVS / RⲰmAIⲰ', triple border ornamented with eight globules; 2.71g (DO 6; S. 1781), slight double striking, otherwise good very fine Ex European Ambassador Collection, formed in the 1950s and 1960s.
Ex European Ambassador Collection, formed in the 1950s and 1960s.
(150-200 GBP)