Nikephoros (son of Artabasdos)

Nikephoros
Emperor of the Romans
Solidus of Nikephoros, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding patriarchal cross
Byzantine co-emperor (with Artabasdos)
Reign	June 741/2–2 November 743
Predecessor	Constantine V
Successor	Constantine V
Father	Artabasdos

Nikephoros (Greek: Νικηφόρος) was junior Byzantine Emperor from 741 to 743. He was crowned after his father, Artabasdos (r.  741–743) usurped Emperor Constantine V (r.  741–775). Constantine seized power again on 2 November 743, and Nikephoros, Artabasdos, and Niketas were blinded and confined in the Chora Church.