Coin of Nikephoros III

Obv.: Bust of Christ (Type VIIb) facing, bearded, with cross nimbus having two pellets in each arm, wearing tunic and himation; r. hand raised in blessing in sling of cloak, l. holds book with 5-pellet ornament on cover, from beneath. Single border of dots. Rev.: Emperor standing facing on dais, bearded, wearing modified loros and crown with cross and pendilia. In r. hand, labarum with X on staff; in l., gl. cr. Double border of dots.