TYPE Byzantine Empire, Nikephoros II Phokas (963-9 AD), silver miliaresion, Constantinople mint, 2.84g DESCRIPTION . Obv: Cross on two steps, central medallion with facing bust of Nikephoros and Greek legend NIKF, Greek legend around: IISUS HRISTUS NICA ("May Jesus Christ conquer") Rev: Greek legend +NICE[F] EN HO AVTO CRAT EVSEB BASILEUS ROMAION ("Nicephorus, in Christ our God, the pious Emperor of the Romans") in five lines REFERENCE: SB 1781 GRADING: VF / VF+, holed towards edge, toned, scarce ORDER INFO: B3030, $115