Miliaresion - Basil II

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
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 ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
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.
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)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (989) - -
Numisquare ID 8198586520
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