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NICEPHORUS II PHOCAS, 15August-10 December 969 -
 Silver Miliaresion  (26mm, 2.93 gm). Struck 963-969 A.D.
Reference: DO 6. Sear 1781.
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+IhSYS XRI-STuS nICA8 Medallion of four lobes with facing bust of Nicephorus,  wearing crown and loros, at sides, [n/I-C/F] on cross potent set on globe and  two steps.