BYZANTINE EMPIRE. NICEPHORUS I, AD 802-811. Solidus, with Stauracius, Constantinople, about 803-811. AV 4.39 g. .nICI - FOROS bASILE Facing bust of Nicephorus, wearing chlamys and crown, holding akakia in is l. hand, cross potent with his r. hand. Rev. STAVRA - CIS dESPO'E Facing bust of Stauracius, wearing chlamys and crown, holding akakia in his l. hand, globe cruciger in his r. hand. DO III/1, 356,2a; Sear 306,1604. Rare. Some insignificant weakness, otherwise extremely fine

Provenance: From an old Swiss Collection started in the 19th century.