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Coin of Nikephoros II
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Obv.: Bust facing, bearded, wearing robe with V-shaped opening and crown with cross and pendilia. In r. hand, cross scepter; in l., globus surmounted by trefoil. Traces of two earlier strikings.
Rev.: Inscription.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
Title: Coin of Nikephoros II
Description:
Obv.
: Bust facing, bearded, wearing robe with V-shaped opening and crown with cross and pendilia.
In r.
hand, cross scepter; in l.
, globus surmounted by trefoil.
Traces of two earlier strikings.
Rev.
: Inscription.
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