★ Commemorating the Battle of Abydus in 989 ★
BASIL II BULGAROKTONOS with CONSTANTINE VIII (976-1025). Miliaresion. Constantinople.
Obv: ӨCЄ Ь' Ө' TOIS ЬASIL' S' / MHP - ӨV.
Facing bust of the Virgin Mary, holding Christ medallion on breast.
Rev: + MЄR ӨЧ / DЄDOXASM / O ЄIS SЄ ЄL / ΠIZωҺ OЧ / CAROT X.
Legend in five lines.
Sear 1809.
Very rare
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 2.04 g.
Diameter: 27 mm.