Nicephorus II Focas. (963-969) AR miliaresion (Silver, 2.78g, 23mm) Constantinople.
Obv: + IhSUS XRISTUS nICA *, cross crosslet on globus above two steps; at center, medallion of four lobes containing facing bust of Nicephorus, with short beard, wearing crown and loros and dividing the inscription n / I-C / F; triple border ornamented with eight equally spaced globules
Rev: + nICHF' En XW AVTOCRAT' EVSEb' bASILEVS RWMAIW' in five lines, cross formed of dots above and beneath inscription; triple border ornamented with eight equally spaced globules.
Ref: DO 6. Sear 1781.