Lot 2969
Nicephorus II Phocas, 963-969 AD. Gold Solidus (4.41 g), Constantinople mint. Facing nimbate bust of Christ, hand raised in blessing and holding Gospels. Reverse: Facing busts of the Virgin, nimbate and wearing stola, and Nicephorus, wearing crown and loros, holding patriarchal cross between them. SBC 1778; DOC 4. Sharps and well centered. Attractive portraits. Handsome and lustrous. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400.
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| Realized $5,290 |
