Nicephorus II Phocas, 963-969 AD. AE, Follis. 9.46 g. 26.50 mm. Constantinople.
Obv: NICIFR bASIL RW. Facing bust of Nicephorus II Phocas, bearded, wearing crown surmounted with cross and loros, holding cruciform scepter in his right hand and globe topped by trefoil ornament in his left hand.
Rev: NIC[HF]EN QEW b[A]ILEVS R[W]-MAIW[N] legend in four lines.
Ref: Sear 1783; DOC 7.
Fine.