★ Spectacular Miliaresion ★

Basil I the Macedonian (867-886) with Constantine (868-879). AR Miliaresion, Constantinople mint, 868-879 AD. Obv. Cross potent set on three steps; globus below. Rev. + bASI/LIOS CЄ / COnStAn/tIns PIStV / bASILIS / ROmЄO' in six lines; triple border. D.O. 7; Sear 1708. AR. 2.89 g. 25.00 mm. A superb example of great beauty and virtually as struck. Enchanting rainbow toning, with blue and reddish highlights. Good EF.