Solidus of Nikephoros II

Obv.: Bust of Christ Pantocrator (Type VIIIb) facing, bearded, with cross nimbus having pellets in each arm, wearing tunic and himation; r. hand in sling of cloak raised in blessing, l. clasps book to breast. Rev.: To l., bust of Nicephorus facing, bearded, wearing traditional loros and crown with cross. To r., smaller bust of Basil II facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. Between them they hold patriarchal cross.