Æ Miliaresion - Romanos Lekapenos

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IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year913-959
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueMiliaresion (1⁄12)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionBronze
Weight4.08 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DOC III-2#19 , BCV#1756
Obverse descriptionCrowned and bearded bust of Romanos Lekapenos, facing, wearing loros with pendilae, holding patriarchal globus cruciger in right hand.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringROMANO EN ϴω B` R`
(Translation: Romanos, by God, emperor of the Romans)
Reverse descriptionDecorated cross potent on three steps, stars to ether side, legend around, surrounded by three-layed border
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringIHSUS XRISTUS NICA
(Translation: Jesus Christ triumphs)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (913-959)  - -
Catalog ID2818815940
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