335, Lot: 659. Estimate $100. Sold for $160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Nicephorus II Phocas. 963-969. AR Miliaresion (22mm, 2.27 g, 12h). Constantinople mint. Cross crosslet set on globus above two steps; in central medallion, crowned bust of Nicephorus facing / +NICHF,/ ЄҺ X’ω AVτO/CRAτ, ЄVSЄЬ’/ ЬASILЄVS/ RωMAIω’ in five lines. DOC 6; SB 1781. VF, toned, slightly ragged edge.

From the El Cid Collection.