Miliaresion - Basil II and Constantine VII

Uitgever Byzantine Empire
Jaar 976-989
Type Standard circulation coin
Waarde Miliaresion (1⁄12)
Valuta Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Samenstelling Silver
Gewicht 1.4 g
Diameter 24 mm
Dikte 1 mm
Vorm Round (irregular)
Techniek Hammered
Oriëntatie Variable alignment ↺
Graveur(s)
In omloop tot
Referentie(s) BCV#1810, DOC III-2#17, BMC Byz#16-20
Beschrijving voorzijde 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.
Schrift voorzijde Greek
Opschrift voorzijde ЄҺ TOVTω ҺICAT` ЬASILЄI C CωҺST`
(Translation: In this sign may Basil and Constantine conquer)
Beschrijving keerzijde Legend on five lines with ornaments above and below. Triple linear border.
Schrift keerzijde Greek
Opschrift keerzijde ☩ ЬASIL` C CωҺSTAҺ` ΠORFVROς` ΠISTOI ЬAS` RωMAIω`
(Translation: Basil and Constantine Porphyrogenitus, faithful Kings of the Romans)
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Oplage ND (976-989) - -
Numisquare-ID 9554416760
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