Nicephorus II Phocas, with Basil II, 963-969. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.24 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +IҺS XPS RЄX RЄGNANTIЧM' Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, with cross nimbus, holding book of Gospels in his left hand and raising his right in benediction. Rev. +ΘЄOTOC b HΘ ҺICHF dЄSP On the left, half-length figure of the Virgin facing, between Μ Θ; on the right, half-length figure of Nicephorus II; holding between them patriarchal cross. DOC 4. SB 1778. Lightly clipped and struck from somewhat worn dies , otherwise, very fine.