Nicephorus I, with Stauracius. (802-811 AD). AV Semissis. 
Syracuse mint. Struck 803-811 AD. 1.07g.

Obv: NICI FOROS b', crowned facing bust of Nicephorus, 
holding cross on globe and akakia. 
Rev: S CIS dESP', crowned facing bust of Stauracius, 
holding cross potent globus and akakia. 

DOC III 7; Spahr 346-348; SB 1609. 

Rare. Good EF, lustrous, broken or struck on an irregular flan. 

Base price: Euro 400 

Courtesy of Auctions Alessandra Brunetti, Nov. 2010.