963 AD - 969 AD |
Miliaresion / Μιλιαρήσιον AR 23 |
SHH 82 |
Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference |
2.45 g 22.3-23.9 mm 6:00
o'clock VF Cross crosslets on globus above two steps; at centre medallion of four globes; containing facing bust of Nicephorus, wearing crown, dividing inscription n//I - C//F; + IhSyS XRI / STyS NICA * around; all within triple border of dots, ornamented with eight equally spaced globules. + nICHF' / En Xω AVTO / CRAT' EVSEb' / bASILEVS / RωMAIω' in five lines; ornament - + - above and beneath; all within triple border of dots, ornamented with eight equally spaced globules. Mint of Constantinopolis. BMC 6/7; Dumbarton Oaks 3/II 6; Sear Byzantine 1781; Thomsen 708 |