

Nicephorus II, Phocas (963-969). AV Histamenon Nomisma, Constantinople mint. Obv. + IҺS XIS RЄX RЄGNANTIҺM. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator. Rev. + ΘЄOTOC Ь HΘ ҺICHF δЄSP / M - Θ. Facing busts of the Virgin Mary and Nicephorus, holding patriarchal cross between them. D.O. 4; Sear 1778. 4.37 g. 21.00 mm. R. Rare and superb. Very slight flatness on Virgin's head, otherwise. EF.