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Miliaresion - Basil II and Constantine VII ND
| Silver | 1.4 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Basil II the Bulgar-Slayer (960-1025) Constantine VIII Porphyrogennetos (962-1028) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 976-989 |
| 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 ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#330328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Legend on five lines with ornaments above and below.
Triple linear border.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
☩ ЬASIL'
C CωҺSTAҺ'
ΠORFVROς'
ΠISTOI ЬAS'
RωMAIω'
Unabridged legend: Βασίλειος και Κωνσταντίνος Πορφυρογέννετος πιστοί Βασιλεις Ρωμαίων
Translation: Basil and Constantine Porphyrogenitus, faithful Kings of the Romans
Comment
This coin was by a Kyvian-Rus province north of the Byzantine territory.Porphyrogenitus, literally "born in the purple", was a title attributed to a child born while his parents were emperor.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Miliaresion coin is that it was used as a means of exchange across different cultures and regions, reflecting the extensive trade networks of the Byzantine Empire during its time.
