Basil I the Macedonian, with Constantine. 867-886. AR Miliaresion (23mm, 2.88 g, 12h). Constantinople mint. Struck 868-879. IҺSЧS XRI SτЧS ҺIC(archaic A) around, cross potent set on three steps on globe / + Ь(archaic A)SI/LIOS CЄ/ COҺSτ(archaic A)Һ/τIҺ PISτV/ Ь(archaic A)SILIS/ ROmЄOs in six lines. DOC 7; SB 1708. Toned. EF. A wonderful example.
