Follis - Nikephoros II Phokas Constantinopolis

Issuer Byzantine Empire
Year 963-969
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Follis (1⁄288)
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Copper
Weight 6.76 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1783
Obverse description Bearded bust of Nicephorus facing, wearing crown with cross, pendilia & loros, cruciform scepter in his right hand, globus with trefoil ornament in his left hand
Obverse script
Obverse lettering nICIFR bASILЄ RW
Reverse description
Reverse script
Reverse lettering hICHF Eh QEw bASILEVS Rw MAIWn
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (963-969) - Constantinopolis -
Numisquare ID 3114080300
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