Miliaresion - Basil II and Constantine VII

Issuer Byzantine Empire
Year 976-989
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Miliaresion (1⁄12)
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.4 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1810, DOC III-2#17, BMC Byz#16-20
Obverse description Cross crosslet, with X at intersection and a globus on shaft, set on four steps base; between bust of Basil II on left, facing, bearded, wearing loros and crown with cross and pendilia, and bust of Constantine VIII on right, facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross and pendilia. Triple linear border.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ЄҺ TOVTω ҺICAT` ЬASILЄI C CωҺST`
(Translation: In this sign may Basil and Constantine conquer)
Reverse description Legend on five lines with ornaments above and below. Triple linear border.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ☩ ЬASIL` C CωҺSTAҺ` ΠORFVROς` ΠISTOI ЬAS` RωMAIω`
(Translation: Basil and Constantine Porphyrogenitus, faithful Kings of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (976-989) - -
Numisquare ID 9554416760
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