Uncertain Authority, Silver, Miliaresion, Imitation, Uncertain Mint, 976-1025
Obverse
Cross on base and three steps. X at intersection and crescent on shaft. Frontal bust of Basil II in left field and frontal bust of Constantine VIII in right field. Fake circular legend.
Reverse
Pattern of dots instead of legend on five lines.
Obverse
Cross on base and three steps. X at intersection and crescent on shaft. Frontal bust of Basil II in left field and frontal bust of Constantine VIII in right field. Fake circular legend.
Reverse
Pattern of dots instead of legend on five lines.
| Accession number | BZC.2004.19 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Uncertain Authority |
| Date of Reign | 976–1025 |
| Metal | Silver |
| Denomination | Miliaresion |
| Mint | Uncertain Mint |
| Date | 976 – 1025 |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Weight | 2.19 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From A. H. Baldwin's auction 36, 4 May 2004, 130, from the John Gallon collection, formed in Moscow
Commentary
This coin is a Tmutarakan imitation in copper of a Byzantine silver miliaresion.