Basil I the Macedonian. 867-886. AR Miliaresion (24mm, 2.86 g,

Basil I the Macedonian. 867-886. AR Miliaresion (24mm, 2.86 g, 12h). Constantinople mint. Struck 868-879. Cross potent set on three steps; globus below / + ЬASI/LIOS CЄ/COҺSTAҺ/TIҺ' PISTV/ЬASILIS/ROMЄO' in six lines. DOC 7; SB 1708 (this coin). Attractive cabinet tone, obverse struck with clashed die. EF. A very attractive and well-detailed example of this issue.

From the MacKay Collection of Byzantine Gold and Silver, purchased from Peter Minns, York, 6 October 1978; ex Ian Roper Collection.