© G. Armstrong (CC BY)
© G. Armstrong (CC BY)
Miliaresion - Constantine VI and Irene ND
| Silver | 1.94 g | 21.4 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine VI (776-797) |
| Empress | Irene of Athens (780-802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 780-797 |
| Value | Miliaresion (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.94 g |
| Diameter | 21.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#218577 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Legend in five lines
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COnS
τAnτInO
S S IRInIЄ
CΘЄЧ bA
SILIS +
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Miliaresion coin is that it was used as a means of exchange across different cultures and trading routes, reflecting the extensive trade networks of the Byzantine Empire during that time.
