Nicephorus II, Phocas (963-969), histamenon, Constantinople, facing bust of Christ, rev., facing busts of Virgin and Nicephorus, holding between them long patriarchal cross; 4.45g (DO 4; S. 1778), a few minor marks, otherwise about extremely fine Ex European Ambassador Collection, formed in the 1950s and 1960s.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500 GBP