Follis - Nikephoros II Phokas Constantinopolis

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year 963-969
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Follis (1⁄288)
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Copper
Weight 6.5 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable 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 cruciger in his left hand.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering hICIFR bASILЄV Rω
(Translation: Nicephoros, King of the Romans)
Reverse description Legend in 4 lines
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering hICHF Eh ΘωbA SILЄVS Rω MAIωh
(Translation: Nicephoros, Under God, King of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (963-969) - Constantinopolis -
Numisquare ID 3645161370
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