Follis - Nikephoros II Phokas Constantinopolis

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IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year963-969
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueFollis (1⁄288)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionCopper
Weight6.5 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1783
Obverse descriptionBearded bust of Nicephorus facing, wearing crown with cross, pendilia & loros, Cruciform scepter in his right hand, globus cruciger in his left hand.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringhICIFR bASILЄV Rω
(Translation: Nicephoros, King of the Romans)
Reverse descriptionLegend in 4 lines
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringhICHF Eh ΘωbA SILЄVS Rω MAIωh
(Translation: Nicephoros, Under God, King of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (963-969)  - Constantinopolis -
Catalog ID3645161370
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