| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
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| Year | 989 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Miliaresion (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.85 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
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| Reference(s) | BCV#1809 , DOC III-2#19 |
| Obverse description | Facing bust of Mary, nimbate, holding with both hands a medallion on her chest with image of nimbate infant Christ. Legends around. |
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| Obverse script | Greek |
| Obverse lettering | ΘCЄ BΘ TOIS BASILS MHP ΘV (Translation: O virgin, aid the emperors) |
| Reverse description | Five line inscription within three concentric circles. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering | * mЄR ΘЧ DЄDOIASM O ЄIS SЄ ЄL ΠIZⲰҺ OЧ CAΠΟT X (Translation: Mother of God, full of glory, he who puts his trust in you will never fail) |
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| Mintage | ND (989) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 8198586520 |
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