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# init(x963Representation:)

Creates a P-256 public key for signing from an ANSI x9.63
representation.

```
init<Bytes>(x963Representation: Bytes) throws where Bytes : ContiguousBytes
```

## Parameters

`x963Representation`

An ANSI x9.63 representation of the key.

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