Nicephorus I (AD 802-811). AV solidus (20mm, 4.43 gm, 6h). NGC Choice MS S 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople, AD 802-803. hICI-FOROS bASILЄ', crowned facing bust of Nicephorus, wearing mustache and short beard, chlamys pinned at right shoulder, cross potent in right hand, akakia in left / IhSЧS XRIS-tЧS nICA X, cross potent with base set on three steps. Sear 1603. Crisply struck on shimmering flan. Fantastic coin in hand.
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Price realized | 3'800 USD |
Starting price | 1'000 USD |
Estimate | 2'000 USD |