ela126 Posted September 27 · Member Share Posted September 27 Recently picked up this Nicephorus II follis and did some light cleaning, very happy with it. i didn’t realize there are 2 Sear numbers for the follis, which show variations in the staff type, and also the legend. 1782, which has the Labarum as reflected on my coin, ends with ROM per Sear. The 1783, which has a cross topped sceptre, ends with RW, closer to what this coin reflect. i understand legends are commonly mispelled so it’s not a big excitement area, but what would you attribute this to? I would guess I call it a 1782. feel free to post any of your Nicephorus pieces as well! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted September 27 · Member Share Posted September 27 It's more than slightly interesting; it's a much nicer than normal, very natural example of an interesting type. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ela126 Posted September 27 · Member Author Share Posted September 27 @Nerosmyfavorite68 it is a pretty good example, yes. Good clean portrait and no overstriking. I got it for a little bit of a steal because dirt was obscuring the face a bit.. easily cleaned off. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentinian Posted September 27 · Member Share Posted September 27 Nicephorus II, Sear 1782 and 1783 are pretty similar Sear 1782, holding a labarum and globus cruciger (globe with cross). Compare to 1783, holding a long cross ("cruciform scepter") and globe with trefoil ornament: The first one is 26-25 mm and 6.98 grams. The second on is 29-27 mm and 9.76 grams. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ela126 Posted September 28 · Member Author Share Posted September 28 (edited) 5 hours ago, Valentinian said: Nicephorus II, Sear 1782 and 1783 are pretty similar Sear 1782, holding a labarum and globus cruciger (globe with cross). Compare to 1783, holding a long cross ("cruciform scepter") and globe with trefoil ornament: The first one is 26-25 mm and 6.98 grams. The second on is 29-27 mm and 9.76 grams. Thank you for pointing out the type of cross on the globe, Warren, that would indicate mine is a 1782. Appreciate it. Also, nice pieces! Edited September 28 by ela126 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewomack Posted September 28 · Supporter Share Posted September 28 A lot of nice examples in this thread! Happy to see more Byzantine discussions here! Nicephorus II does seem like a tough emperor to find examples of in decent condition. I picked up the one below not too long ago. The reverse looks sandblasted, but I liked the obverse portrait. It also came at a pretty decent price. This was sold to me as a Sear 1782, but I think someone here said it was actually a 1783. I'm thinking the 1783 attribution is correct. Nicephorus II, Phocas (963-969); Constantinople Æ Follis; Obv: +nICIFR bASIL ROM, Facing bust holding labarum and cross on globe; Rev: +nICHF / Eh TEW bA / SILEVS RW / mAIWh in four lines; 6.58g. Berk-943, Sear 1782 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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