Nicephorus II Phocas. 963-969. AR Miliaresion (20mm, 2.54 g, 6h). Constantinople mint.

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Lot: 505. Estimated: $ 150

Byzantine, Silver

Sold For $ 180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Nicephorus II Phocas. 963-969. AR Miliaresion (20mm, 2.54 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Cross crosslet set on globus above two steps; in central medallion, crowned bust of Nicephorus facing / +ҺICHF’/ЄҺ X’ω AVτO/CRAτ, ЄVSЄЬ’/ЬASILЄVS/RωMAIω’ in five lines; – + – above and below. DOC 6; SB 1781. Iridescent toning, a few old marks and scratches beneath, small edge chip on reverse. VF.

From the MacKay Collection of Byzantine Gold and Silver, purchased from Seaby, 6 February 1982, for £5.


Closing Date and Time: 26 May 2021 at 12:48:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.