Coin 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 the Virgin facing, nimbate, wearing tunic and maphorion; to l. and r. of her, M (overlined) and Theta (overlined). To r., bust of Nicephorus facing, bearded, wearing modified loros and crown with cross and pendilia. They hold between them a patriarchal cross.