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Coin Information: Tantalus S/N 21007

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Coin type:Byzantine
Entered by:wildwinds
Added on: Nov 22, 2006
Ruler: Nicephorus II
Coin:Good VF Gold AV Histamenon Nonisma
+IhS XIS REX REGNANTIhm - facing bust of Christ, nimbate, raising hand in benediction, holding Gospels; nimbus with three pellets in arms of cross
NIKH FOP KAI RACIL' AVG'R' P' - crowned facing busts of Nicephorus, wearing loros, and Basil, wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross between them
Mint:Constantinople
Wt./Size/Axis:4.40g / - / 6h
References:
  • DOC III 2
  • SB 1777
Provenances:
  • Wildwinds.com
  • CNG
Acquisition/Sale: Triton VIII #1431
Notes:Nov 22, 06 - Byzantine.
NICEPHORUS II, Phocas, with Basil II. 963-969 AD.






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