Histamenon nomisma of Nicephorus II Phocas SB1776

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Ruler:Nicephorus II Phocas (963-969)
Metal:Gold
Denomination:Histamenon nomisma
Mint:Constantinople
Description:Nicephorus II AV histamenon nomisma. +IhS XGS REX REGNATIUM, bust of nimbate Christ facing, hand raised and holding book of gospels in left, three dots in each limb of the cross / nICHFOP CE bASIL AUGG IR, facing busts of Nicephorus with short beard, wearing loros, on left, and Basil II, beardless, wearing chlamys on right, holding long patriarchal cross between them. DO 1, Sear 1776.
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